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Reference number

SM 31/2/52

Purpose

[196] Preliminary design, May 1802

Aspect

Interior perspective looking towards the Library

Signed and dated

  • May 1802
    May 1802

Medium and dimensions

Pen, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, cerulean blue and terre verte washes, watercolour technique, on wove paper (506 x 668)

Hand

Joseph Michael Gandy ARA (1771 - 1843), draughtsman

Watermark

J Whatman 1794

Level

Drawing

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