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