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[26] Design for a ceiling for the first library, 1777, possibly executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 14/30
Purpose
[26] Design for a ceiling for the first library, 1777, possibly executed
Aspect
Plan of a square ceiling with an apsidal end. The ceiling is ornamented with a central figurative roundel enclosed within a band of Vitruvian scroll, and this is set within an octagonal compartment with concave sides. The compartment is ornamented with bands of drop calyx, and lion masks surmounted by calyx set within roundels. The roundels are enclosed within bands of beading. Beyond the compartment there are pedestals supporting urns ornamented with gadrooning and flanked by festoons. All this is set within a plain band surrounded by rosettes set within roundels, and a further band of fluting. The apsidal end is bordered by a band of guilloche and ornamented with a semi-circular band of foil supporting calyx, and a semi-circular band of Vitruvian scroll
Scale
bar scale of ½ inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
1.st Library room Cieling at Roxburghe House / The Ornament in the Pannells Markd A was left out in the fair drawing given to the Duke / 30 / Medallion D Green / Light Green / Dark green / Light green / White / Light green / A / A / White / Light green / ke (cropped) / White / Light green
Signed and dated
- December 1777
Adelphi / 20.t Dec.r 1777.
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil on laid paper (375 x 316)
Hand
Possibly
Office hand, possibly Joseph Bonomi
Office hand, possibly Joseph Bonomi
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 39
King, 2001, Volume I, p. 293
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
King, 2001, Volume I, p. 293
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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