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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].

Level

Drawing

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