Finished drawing for the apse head in the saloon, c1770, executed with alterations (1)

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Robert and James Adam office drawings
- Country houses
  - Nostell Priory, Wakefield, West Yorkshire: designs for interior decoration, alterations to the house, and buildings in the park for Sir Rowland Winn, 5th Baronet, 1765-85 (39)
    - Interior decoration: 1765-76

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Finished drawing for the apse head in the saloon, c1770, executed with alterations (1)

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The apse on the eastern wall of the saloon leads into a small oval lobby, which in turn connects with the top hall beyond. The apse head was executed in accordance with Adam’s design, and survives in situ. The apse was originally screened by two columns, but these were removed and the room repainted for Charles Winn in 1822-24. The columns and original colour scheme have since been renovated by the National Trust.

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Contents of Finished drawing for the apse head in the saloon, c1770, executed with alterations (1)

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