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[48] Preliminary design for ceiling ornamentation for the second drawing room, c1772, as executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 52/37
Purpose
[48] Preliminary design for ceiling ornamentation for the second drawing room, c1772, as executed
Aspect
Above- Part plan of an oval border of calyx flanked by vine leaves
Scale
not to scale
Inscribed
To look at the cieling(?) of Sir Watkins Back drawing room / & fix the ornament in Green lugs(?) round the 3 ovals.
Signed and dated
- c1772
c1772
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil on laid paper (199 x 310)
Hand
Probably
Robert Adam
Robert Adam
Literature
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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