[40] Preliminary design for a bridge, c1786, unexecuted

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  - Brasted Place, Kent, a house and interiors for Doctor John Turton, c1784-88 (44)
    - Preliminary designs and design for a bridge, c1786, unexecuted (3)

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Reference number

SM Adam volume 1/86

Purpose

[40] Preliminary design for a bridge, c1786, unexecuted

Aspect

Elevation of a timber bridge, with starlings supported by stonework plinths with relieving arches. The timber balustrade alternates between crosses and horizontal strips, and the bridge posts are surmounted by finials. The bridge crosses over a road, and is flanked by banks with trees

Scale

not to scale

Inscribed

Sketch of a single framed Bridge for Dr Turton over Dimmour(?) Lane(?)

Signed and dated

c1786
c1786

Medium and dimensions

Pen, wash and sepia wash on laid paper (232 x 94)

Hand

Probably
Robert Adam

Verso

Preliminary design for bridge pier and starlings (pencil)

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, p. 171; Index, p. 4
King, 2001, Volume II, p. 257
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

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