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  • image SM Adam volume 19/52

Reference number

SM Adam volume 19/52

Purpose

[3] Unfinished design for a monument, c1782

Aspect

Elevation of a monumental tablet as SM Adam volume 19/51, but with minor alterations. The stiles flanking the tablet are embellished with part paterae and swags, and the surmounting wreath is flanked by a canon, an anchor, and palmettes

Scale

bar scale of 1 1/2 inches to 1 foot

Inscribed

C

Signed and dated

  • c1782
    c1782

Medium and dimensions

Pen and pencil on laid paper (293 x 453)

Hand

Possibly
Office hand, possibly Robert Morison

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 51
King, 2001, Volume I, p. 372
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

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