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  • image SM volume 87/14

Reference number

SM volume 87/14

Purpose

[275] Theoretical reconstruction of some aspects of the ruins

Aspect

Perspective of the temple front and colonnade

Signed and dated

  • c. 1832

Medium and dimensions

Pen, ochre and sepia washes, within a single-ruled border, on laid paper (277 x 204)

Watermark

fleur-de-lis

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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