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unidentified 18th C Italian architect (? Antonio Adami or Antonio Visentini), Rome, Arch of Septimus Severus. SM 44/8/3. ©Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Photo Ardon Bar-Hama

Reference number

SM 44/8/3

Purpose

Buildings in Padua, Rome and Vicenza

Aspect

[4] Elevation of the Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome

Scale

to two scales including palmi Rom

Inscribed

as above and (pen over pencil) Arco di Setimio/Severo

Signed and dated

  • 1759-64

Medium and dimensions

Pen and sepia wash, shaded, within double ruled border on laid paper (380 x 495)

Hand

Italian draughtman

Notes

The elevation shows a triple-opening arch with eight detached Composite columns on pedestals.

Level

Drawing

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