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  • image SM 1/6/24

Reference number

SM 1/6/24

Purpose

[45] Variant design for a pedimented attic with a segmental opening on the lowers stage, for a portico on a segmental plan, 31 December 1804

Aspect

Front elevation; rough (pencil) elevation of antefixes on pilasters

Scale

to a scale

Inscribed

The Bank of England, Design for Part of the Attic. North West Corner, MDCCCV and some dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • Decr 31: 1804

Hand

Soane office and Soane

Notes

The pedimented attic has a large segmental opening on the front of the lower stage. The amendments made to SM 1/6/25 are included in this drawing, with a blocking course and urns added. SM 10/2/6 is a similar design but the urns are omitted. The dimension on SM 10/2/6: 7.4 3/8, is the intercolumniation of the portico and corresponds with the dimensions for the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli.

Level

Drawing

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