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Reference number
SM D1/13/23
Purpose
Coleorton, Leicestershire, 1802-08
Aspect
[86] Plan of entrance hall with small rough plan of Polygon Hall
Scale
Scale One Inch to the Foot (twice)
Inscribed
as above, Entrance Hall and dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 1802-08
Medium and dimensions
Black and red pen, pink, sepia, raw umber and blue washes, pencil on laid paper with (old) reinforcing strip on one edge (960 x 590)
Hand
Dance
Watermark
D & C Blauw IV and D&CBxX in cartouche surmounted by fleur-de-lis
Notes
This is more detailed than previous plans: a pink wash defines the masonry, a light sepia the continuous plinth or skirting, a dark sepia wash is used for the pier mouldings (which Kalman p.170 states are 'timber rendered in plaster' and which are washed in raw umber on [SM D1/12/53], a light blue is used for the rendered wall finish between the attached piers and raw umber for the joinery details of the chamfered entrance bay.
Verso
Plan full size of One of the Piers between / the Gothic Arched Windows of the Lanthern / Upper part of / Polygon Hall
Inscribed: as above and labelled Pier, Sash and Opening of Window 3Ft 6in
Pen and light red wash, pencil, partly pricked for transfer
As executed. See also [SM D1/12/38] for a full-size detail.
Verso
Plan full size of One of the Piers between / the Gothic Arched Windows of the Lanthern / Upper part of / Polygon Hall
Inscribed: as above and labelled Pier, Sash and Opening of Window 3Ft 6in
Pen and light red wash, pencil, partly pricked for transfer
As executed. See also [SM D1/12/38] for a full-size detail.
Level
Drawing
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