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[459] First design, New Law Courts, 4 August 1826
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Reference number
SM 53/8/26
Purpose
[459] First design, New Law Courts, 4 August 1826
Aspect
Elevation of the north façade of the Court of King's Bench looking south, with offices facing New Palace Yard reinstated, variant of unexecuted scheme
Scale
bar scale of 1/10 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
Sketch of a Design for the Exterior of the Court of Kings Bench next Old Palace Yard
Signed and dated
- 04/08/1826
4th. August 1826
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, sepia wash, pen, pricked for transfer on laid paper (467 x 291)
Hand
Probably Charles James Richardson (1806 - 1871), draughtsman
The Day Book entry for 4 August 1826 records that Charles Richardson was About drawing of the New Courts with Daivd Mocatta. This drawing is much more characteristic of Richardson's hand.
The Day Book entry for 4 August 1826 records that Charles Richardson was About drawing of the New Courts with Daivd Mocatta. This drawing is much more characteristic of Richardson's hand.
Watermark
CA
Notes
In this drawing square projecting corners are shown to replace circular (quadrant) ones. The giant order is expressed as columns in antis and not with freestanding shafts, as was final intention for the façade as commenced.
Level
Drawing
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