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Reference number

SM Adam volume 2/5

Purpose

Preliminary design for a mausoleum, ND

Aspect

Rough elevation of a mausoleum with a central drum, flanked by projecting columns, ornamented with a segmental figurative panel, and surmounted by figurative sculptures, a coat of arms, and a domed roof. The whole is elevated by a deep stylobate with a tapering staircase offering access to the upper register, and flanked by projecting wings ornamented with flaming urns supported by figurative sculptures, and sarcophagi

Scale

not to scale

Medium and dimensions

Pen, pencil and sepia wash on laid paper (158x125)

Hand

Adam, Robert (1728--1792) - Collections

Level

Drawing

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