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[63] Preliminary alternative design for the Mausoleum
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Reference number
SM 65/4/48
Purpose
[63] Preliminary alternative design for the Mausoleum
Aspect
Elevation and section of Mausoleum and (verso, pencil and pen) incomplete elevation of Mausoleum, with some dimensions given
Scale
bar scale of ½ inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
altered from 8'.9 to 8'.3, stone, brickwork, dimensions given
Signed and dated
- L. I. Fields / 29 April 1812 and added later 23rd May 1812
Medium and dimensions
Pen, pencil, sepia and rose pink washes, shaded, pricked for transfer on wove paper (685 x 482)
Hand
George Basevi (1794-1845, pupil 1810-1816) (Day Book entry for 29 April 1812) with pencil additions by Soane (verso) Soane
Notes
In this drawing the Mausoleum has sarcophagi on the three projecting porches and a single urn above in the centre of the lantern. However other urns have been added to the elevation in pencil. These additional urns have been included on SM 65/4/44. The second elevation shows a different design for the lantern and a variation on the incised grooves of the pilasters.
This drawing shows a window with three arched lights, whereas SM 65/4/44 shows a rectangular lattice window. There is just one pencil addition to this drawing and that is to elongate the canopied dome of the lantern. The first drawing shows a section into the entrance of the Mausoleum through an unadorned arch.
This drawing shows a window with three arched lights, whereas SM 65/4/44 shows a rectangular lattice window. There is just one pencil addition to this drawing and that is to elongate the canopied dome of the lantern. The first drawing shows a section into the entrance of the Mausoleum through an unadorned arch.
Literature
F. Nevola, Soane's favourite subject: the story of Dulwich Picture Gallery, 2000, pp. 77 & 187-188
Level
Drawing
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