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[21] Initial design for north front
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Reference number
SM volume 60/97(119)
Purpose
[21] Initial design for north front
Aspect
Sketch of the intended Entrance front
Scale
bar scale of 1/8 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
Ramsey Abbey and as above
Signed and dated
- 00/05/1804
John Soane Archt / L.I.F. May 1804
Medium and dimensions
Pen, sepia, raw umber, blue and green washes, with multiple ruled and sepia wash border, on wove paper (260 x 422)
Hand
Soane office
Notes
This initial design for the north front used mullion windows and castellated parapets that were later to give way to more austere lancet windows and to simple mouldings.
Level
Drawing
Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation
If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk