[459] First design, New Law Courts, 4 August 1826

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Reference number

SM 53/8/26

Purpose

[459] First design, New Law Courts, 4 August 1826

Aspect

Elevation of the north façade of the Court of King's Bench looking south, with offices facing New Palace Yard reinstated, variant of unexecuted scheme

Scale

bar scale of ¹/₁₀ inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

Sketch of a Design for the Exterior of the Court of Kings Bench next Old Palace Yard

Signed and dated

04/08/1826
4^th. August 1826

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, sepia wash, pen, pricked for transfer on laid paper (467 x 291)

Hand

Probably Charles James Richardson (1806 - 1871), draughtsman
The Day Book entry for 4 August 1826 records that Charles Richardson was About drawing of the New Courts with Daivd Mocatta. This drawing is much more characteristic of Richardson's hand.

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Notes

In this drawing square projecting corners are shown to replace circular (quadrant) ones. The giant order is expressed as columns in antis and not with freestanding shafts, as was final intention for the façade as commenced.

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