Explore Collections Explore The Collections
You are here: CollectionsOnline  /  [268] Theoretical reconstruction of the ruins made for publication

Browse

  • image SM volume 90/Plate X

Reference number

SM volume 90/Plate X

Purpose

[268] Theoretical reconstruction of the ruins made for publication

Aspect

Perspective of the ruins and an elevation of the temple front reconstructed

Inscribed

labelled Plate X, Fig. 1 and Fig. 2

Signed and dated

  • c. 1832

Medium and dimensions

Pen, Venetian red, cerulean blue, ochre and sepia washes, watercolour technique, on laid paper (137 x 113, 113 x 78)

Hand

SOANE, Sir John (1754--1837), architect
Soane

Literature

B. De Divitiis, 'Plans, Elevations and Perspective Views of Pitzhanger Manor-House', pp. 55-74, Architectural History Vol 48, 2005, p. 64-65; C. Woodward (ed.), Visions of ruin: architectural fantasies and designs for garden follies, exhibition catalogue, Sir John Soane's Museum 1999, p.30

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