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[8] Rough alternative design by George Dance
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- Sir John Soane office drawings: the drawings of Sir John Soane and the office of Sir John Soane
Reference number
SM volume 42/98
Purpose
[8] Rough alternative design by George Dance
Aspect
Rough semi-elliptical plan, elevation of an arched structure with water and ? rocks indicated, section of a 5-storey water tower, and slight details
Inscribed
calculation
Medium and dimensions
Pencil on laid paper (339 x 249)
Hand
George Dance (1741-1825)
Watermark
fleur-de-lis
Notes
The attribution to George Dance may seem unlikely since between 1778 and 1780 Soane was in Italy and Dance in London. The draughtsmanship is rapid and coarse except for the elevation. The idea of water towers differs from Soane's proposals. These rough drawings may have come out of a post-Italy discussion between the two men.
Level
Drawing
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