[1] Preliminary design for a cupola, ND, not known to have been executed

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Reference number

SM Adam volume 21/121

Purpose

[1] Preliminary design for a cupola, ND, not known to have been executed

Aspect

Elevation of an octagonal arcaded cupola, with a domed roof and weather vane, supported by a pediment containing a clock in the tympanum

Scale

not to scale

Inscribed

Sketch of a Cupola for Thos. Wynn Esqr. and some measurements given (verso) Thos Wynn Esqr

Signed and dated

1758-94
ND

Medium and dimensions

Pen on laid paper (153 x 137)

Hand

Robert Adam

Level

Drawing

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