[22] Design for the coffering in the dome

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Reference number

SM 47/2/71

Purpose

[22] Design for the coffering in the dome

Aspect

Detail of Part of the Dome over the Altar in the Chapel at Wardour Castle

Scale

1/4 of the [full] size

Inscribed

as above, The Right Hon^bleLord Arundell

Signed and dated

22 December 1789
Dec^r22^d1789

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, pen and wash on laid paper (679 x 539)

Hand

attributed to John McDonnell (pupil 1786-91)

Notes

The drawings for the coffering show rosettes of varying designs. As in SM 47/2/69, each rosette is surrounded by a ring of fluting and egg and dart moulding. SM 47/2/70 shows a working drawing for one rosette; its design does not corrrespond to any of the three shown on this drawing.

Level

Drawing

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