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Reference number

SM D1/4/69

Purpose

Stratton Park, Hampshire, 1803-07

Aspect

[109] Elevation of two panels of stair railings, as executed

Scale

full size

Inscribed

Elevation full size of the iron railing for the stone staircase at Stratton / in the Hall of Entrance - for Mr Messenger, Top line of Mahogany handrail, Top bar of iron rails, some dimensions given and (verso) Stratton / Hall of Entrance / Iron railing full size / as executed
Signed: GD and 29 Upper Gower Street
Dated: March 12th 1805

Signed and dated

  • 1803-07

Medium and dimensions

Pen, yellow, sepia, pink, burnt umber, Indian red and green earth, pencil, shaded on laid paper, two sheets joined and four strips added (815 x 1460, irregular)

Hand

Dance

Watermark

D & C Blauw IV (twice) and D&CBxX in cartouche surmounted by fleur-de-lis (twice)

Notes

The colour wash system is as follows: yellow denotes gilding, sepia - stone steps, Indian red - mahogany rail, green earth - iron rail, burnt umber and pink - the railing and steps on the return. Judging by the stained and worn conditions of the drawing, it must have been used on site

See also the notes on second thoughts and colour washes in Appendix I.

Level

Drawing

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