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[1] Record drawing for a ceiling for the library, 1766, as executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 11/226
Purpose
[1] Record drawing for a ceiling for the library, 1766, as executed
Aspect
Plan of a tripartite ceiling, ornamented with a central square compartment, containing a patera, encircled by a fan ornamented with calyx and rosettes; and with a circular frame of Vitruvian scroll, with a border of medallions, panels of rinceaux, and lunette-shaped flowers; and with rectangular compartments to either side containing scrolled hearts
Scale
bar scale of 2/5 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
Cieling of the Library at Nostel / (and in pencil) individual elements of each part of the ceiling are marked in pencil with indications of the colours intended. These are Pink, Green, Darker pink, Light Pink, Darker Green and Light Blue
Signed and dated
- 1766
1766
Medium and dimensions
1766
Hand
Adam office hand, possibly Robert Nasmith, Giuseppe Sacco of William Hamilton
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 24
Stillman, 1966, p. 88
Harris, 2001, p. 355
King, 2001, Volume 1, p. 219
Sands, 2012, Volume 1, p. 97, Volume 2, p. 85
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Stillman, 1966, p. 88
Harris, 2001, p. 355
King, 2001, Volume 1, p. 219
Sands, 2012, Volume 1, p. 97, Volume 2, p. 85
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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