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[22] Design for the coffering in the dome
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Reference number
SM 47/2/71
Purpose
[22] Design for the coffering in the dome
Aspect
Detail of Part of the Dome over the Altar in the Chapel at Wardour Castle
Scale
1/4 of the [full] size
Inscribed
as above, The Right Honble Lord Arundell
Signed and dated
- 22 December 1789
Decr 22d 1789
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, pen and wash on laid paper (679 x 539)
Hand
attributed to John McDonnell (pupil 1786-91)
Notes
The drawings for the coffering show rosettes of varying designs. As in SM 47/2/69, each rosette is surrounded by a ring of fluting and egg and dart moulding. SM 47/2/70 shows a working drawing for one rosette; its design does not corrrespond to any of the three shown on this drawing.
Level
Drawing
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