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Reference number
SM D1/11/25
Purpose
Coleorton, Leicestershire, 1802-08
Aspect
[49] Preliminary incomplete elevation / section of three-storey and basement E front (top floor cancelled)
Scale
¼ in to 1 ft
Inscribed
dimensions given and (verso, Dance) Coleorton / East / Elev(cut)
Signed and dated
- 1802-08
Medium and dimensions
Pen, sepia wash, pencil on laid paper (375 x 510)
Hand
Dance
Watermark
D & C Blauw IV
Notes
The drawing shows a four-bay front with polygonal turrets at each end and with segmental-headed windows under labels. The elevation is composed with an A (5 feet 6 inches) B (window, 5 feet) C (9 feet 6 inches) B, D (12 feet 10½ inches) B, C, B,A rhythm. It is incompletely drawn and, interestingly, Dance draws in an upper floor but then cancels it.
See also [SM D1/11/26].
Verso
Rough perspective of two-storey, five-bay E front and of S front with conservatory
Pencil
See also [SM D1/11/26].
See also [SM D1/11/26].
Verso
Rough perspective of two-storey, five-bay E front and of S front with conservatory
Pencil
See also [SM D1/11/26].
Level
Drawing
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