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[85] Progress drawing, May 1812
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Reference number
SM volume 81/2
Purpose
[85] Progress drawing, May 1812
Aspect
Interior perspectives of the Gallery enfilade
Signed and dated
- May 29th 1812
Medium and dimensions
Pencil and coloured washes, watercolour technique, shaded, within a single-ruled black wash border on laid paper (208 x 215)
Hand
George Basevi (1794-1845, pupil 1810-1816)
Watermark
G Jones 1809
Notes
This drawing shows the development of the plain round arches of the Gallery enfilade supported by timber scaffolding. The walls were built by the bricklayers John and Henry Lee who were paid a total of £2804.3.3 for their work. London stock bricks were used and 14,550 bricks were required for the Gallery. The information about the tradesmen is from the building accounts, SM Bill Book G, folios 413-442.
Literature
F. Nevola, Soane's favourite subject: the story of Dulwich Picture Gallery, 2000, pp. 93 & 191
Level
Drawing
Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation
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