Carl Furst

Carl Furst was a designer or draftsman active during a precise decade, 1860 through 1870. The entirety of Furst’s documented output focuses strictly on architectural and engineering preparatory studies, reflecting the practical and technical requirements of mid-19th century building visualization.

The known body of work consists almost exclusively of detailed architectural planning materials, including elevation and floor plan studies. Specific examples represented in collections include Design Projects, Building Elevation Studies and Plan, Design Projects, House Elevation Studies, and Design Projects, Pavilion Plan and Elevation. These works showcase the precise drafting methods required for communicating complex structural concepts during the period.

Twelve works attributed to Carl Furst, comprising seven specific drawings and five other materials, are held in institutional archives. This collection establishes Furst’s role in professional design during their brief active period. The primary repository for these documented studies is the Art Institute of Chicago, which preserves the original integrity of the architectural plans. The technical detail and historical significance of these design studies ensure that many of the records are now available in the public domain, offering researchers access to downloadable artwork, often presented as high-quality prints.