Ashburnham Place, Sussex, 1813-14

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George Dance office drawings: the drawings of George Dance the Elder and George Dance the Younger
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  - Ashburnham Place, Sussex, 1813-14 (193). Survey drawings, alternative designs, designs and working drawings for alterations and additions, including the modelling of the principal front, a new staircase and for a garden bridge, for 3rd Earl Ashburnham

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Reference number

SM D2/5/23

Purpose

Ashburnham Place, Sussex, 1813-14

Aspect

[112) Longitudinal elevation/section showing alternative designs for 'branches' and panels, plan of foot of panel and rough perspective of railing base

Scale

1 in to 1 foot and ½ full size

Inscribed

some dimensions given

Signed and dated

1813-14

Medium and dimensions

Pen, raw umber, pink, yellow and sepia washes, pencil on laid paper (660 x 1030)

Hand

Dance

Watermark

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

Notes

Dance tries out a tighter double scroll panel as well as a trellis and rosette one. This drawing also has a 'branch' with heart-shaped leaves and fruit as well as another with a bellflower.

Verso
Unfinished full size detail of steps
Inscribed: Staircase Ashburnham
Pen, pencil

Level

Drawing

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