[19] Design for finishings to the dome

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  - Wardour Castle, Wiltshire: (executed) extension to a chapel for 8th Lord Arundell of Wardour, 1788 (30)

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Reference number

SM 47/2/75

Purpose

[19] Design for finishings to the dome

Aspect

Section of the Dome

Scale

bar scale of 4/10 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

as above, The Right Hon^ble Lord Arundell, Upper line of Entablature, Window, lettered G (twice), H (twice) corresponding to key: G.G. The Moldings and Ornaments of / these great Arches are to correspond / with those already done. // H.H. To correspond with the present Ornaments / in the Arches of the other windows

Signed and dated

21 December 1789
Welbeck Street Dec^r21^st1789

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, pen and grey, pink and blue washes on laid paper (661 x 540)

Hand

attributed to John McDonnell (pupil 1786-1791)

Notes

This drawing and SM 47/2/68 demonstrate how closely Soane's designs correspond with the old chapel. The intrados design is a copy of the existing building, as are the ornaments and mouldings of the arches. The continuity of design leads to a seamless transition from old building to new.

The cornice at the base of the dome has a flower motif. The dome is ornamented with circular coffering, consisting of discs spaced three inches apart and surrounding rosettes. The top of the dome is decorated with a dove surrounded by rays.

Level

Drawing

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