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[271] Theoretical reconstruction of some aspects of the ruins
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Reference number
SM volume 87/17
Purpose
[271] Theoretical reconstruction of some aspects of the ruins
Aspect
Perspective showing the triumphal arch, colonnade and temple front reconstructed
Signed and dated
- c. 1832
Medium and dimensions
Pen, Payne's grey and sepia washes, within a single-ruled border, on laid paper (297 x 232)
Hand
Possibly Charles James Richardson (1806 - 1871), draughtsman
Soane office (possibly C.J. Richardson given the paper watermark dates)
Soane office (possibly C.J. Richardson given the paper watermark dates)
Watermark
Wise & Co 1830
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
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