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Reference number

SM 47/2/68

Purpose

[20] Design for finishings to the dome

Aspect

Unfinished section of the dome

Scale

bar scale of 4/10 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

The Right Honble Lord Arundell, Great Window, lettered G (twice), H (twice) corresponding to key (sheet trimmed): Arches are to correspond with those already done // H.H. To correspond with the present Ornaments / in the arches of the other Windows 21 as above, The Right Honble Lord Arundell, line of margin, line of Pannel, line of margin, line of Pannel, The same space from D to E as from B to C, lettered A to E, 3" (multiple times), 6" (twice), 5'6"

Signed and dated

  • 21 December 1789
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Medium and dimensions

Pencil and pen on laid paper with one fold mark (680 x 548)

Hand

attributed to John McDonnell (pupil 1786-1791)

Notes

This drawing and SM 47/2/75 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

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk