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  • image SM Adam volume 22/57

Reference number

SM Adam volume 22/57

Purpose

[3] Alternate design for a chimneypiece for the saloon, 1761

Aspect

Elevation of a chimneypiece with volute stiles ornamented with acanthus leaves, a fluted lining, a frieze of fish, cornucopias, urns and arabesques, and lion masks enclosed by wreaths in the capitals

Scale

bar scale of 1 1/2 inches to 1 foot

Inscribed

Design of a Chimney piece for His Majesty and some measurements given

Signed and dated

  • 1761
    Robt Adam Architect 1761

Medium and dimensions

Pen and wash on laid paper (425 x 310)

Hand

Adam office hand

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 35
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

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