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  • image SM volume 87/17

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)

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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