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Reference number

SM volume 90/Plate XI

Purpose

[269] Theoretical reconstruction of the ruins made for publication

Aspect

Perspective of the ruins and an elevation of the triumphal arch reconstructed

Inscribed

labelled Plate XI, Fig. 1 and Fig. 2

Signed and dated

  • c. 1832

Medium and dimensions

Pen, ochre, Venetian red, cerulean blue, pink and sepia washes, watercolour technique with an additional flier, on laid paper (136 x 90, 112 x 49)

Hand

SOANE, Sir John (1754--1837), draughtsman
Soane

Literature

B. De Divitiis, 'Plans, Elevations and Perspective Views of Pitzhanger Manor-House', pp. 55-74, Architectural History Vol 48, 2005, p. 64-65; C. Woodward (ed.), Visions of ruin: architectural fantasies and designs for garden follies, exhibition catalogue, Sir John Soane's Museum 1999, p.30

Level

Drawing

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