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  • image SM Adam volume 54/6/6

Reference number

SM Adam volume 54/6/6

Purpose

Preliminary designs for chimneypieces, ND

Aspect

Left- Elevation of a chimneypiece with a band of fluting bordering the chimney lining. The capitals contain roundels, which suspend festoons and the frieze has a central figurative tablet, flanked by festoons. The mantel is ornamented with a band of laurel leaf tips Right- Elevation of a chimneypiece with the lining bordered by bands of beading and of enclosed anthemia. The frieze contains a central tablet depicting a mask flanked by swags

Scale

not to scale

Inscribed

6 and some dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • ND
    ND

Medium and dimensions

Pencil on laid paper (309x170)

Hand

Probably
Robert Adam

Level

Drawing

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