Stratton Park, Hampshire, c.1807

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George Dance office drawings: the drawings of George Dance the Elder and George Dance the Younger
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  - Stratton Park, Hampshire, c.1807 (18). Preliminary designs, presentation design and working drawings for gate and twin lodges at London road entrance for Sir Francis Baring

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Reference number

SM D1/8/18

Purpose

Stratton Park, Hampshire, c.1807

Aspect

[15] Plans at three levels and elevation of gate pier capping and finial

Scale

2 in to 1 ft

Inscribed

Stratton London entrance, dimensions given and (verso) Tops of Turrets as executed / to y^e Entrance from London / to Stratton Park

Signed and dated

c.1807

Medium and dimensions

Black and brown pen, sepia and pink washes, pencil on laid paper (610 x 495)

Hand

Dance

Watermark

D & C Blauw IV

Notes

Dance re-designed the capping and finial for the four octagonal gate piers (or turrets) several times: with Gothic gablets ([SM D1/5/13]), antefixae ([SM D1/8/7]), bare ([SM D1/8/12] and [SM D1/8/11]), domed caps with alternative finials including an Indian lance-like finial ([SM D1/8/15]), and variations with anthemia and bases ([SM D1/8/17], [SM D1/8/14] and [SM D1/8/16]). This 'as executed' design with its gilded lead vases or kalasha containing flowers is the most Indian style.

The Vitruvian scroll with central anthemion for the cresting of the lintel of the arch was established early ([SM D1/8/7]) and maintained.

Level

Drawing

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