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  • image SM D3/2/7

Reference number

SM D3/2/7

Purpose

Temple of Vesta (or Temple of the Sibyl), Tivoli, near Rome, 1761-3 and 1794-5

Aspect

[12] Part-elevation of capital with acanthus, helix, large central flower, astragal and abacus

Scale

full size

Inscribed

Capital of / the Temple of / Tivoli and a few dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • 1761-3 1794-5

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, shaded on laid? paper, two sheets joined and later cloth-backed (920 x 730)

Hand

Dance

Notes

The drawing is unfinished so that only the central flower and a helix are carefully shaded with hatching and cross-hatching that emphasises their lascivious quality. See note to [SM D3/1/2], [SM D3/1/3], [SM D3/1/5], [SM D3/1/4], [SM D3/1/6] for Dance's comments on the capital.

Level

Drawing

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

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