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[23] Record (perspectival) drawing of design for the entrance hall
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Reference number
SM volume 59/141
Purpose
[23] Record (perspectival) drawing of design for the entrance hall
Aspect
View of the Hall
Inscribed
as above, Robert Knight Esqre and (feint pencil) Mr Knight Grosvenor Sq
Signed and dated
- 09/10/1802
Lincolns Inn Fields 9 Octr 1802
Medium and dimensions
Pen, sepia, burnt umber, blue and green washes, shaded with multi-ruled and sepia wash border on wove paper, attached to page 141 of volume 59
Hand
The office Day Book has an entry for 9 October 1802 - Robert Knight Esqr / About drawing of Hall / Seward, that is, that is, Henry Hake Seward (1778-1848), pupil and assistant May 1794 - September 1808
Notes
The perspective of the entrance hall is based on plans [21-22]. The view is from inside the hall looking outwards through the double doors and with a glimpse of Grosvenor Square garden. The ceiling has a Greek fret design and from its centre hangs a large gas lamp. On the right is a chimney-piece flanked by panelled closets. The Ionic colums are re-used from the old library and the finishing touch is given by two Greek Revival X-shaped stools.
Level
Drawing
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