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Reference number

SM volume 87/26

Purpose

[283] Theoretical reconstruction of the ruins at varying stages of excavation, 11 August 1832

Aspect

More complete partial reconstruction of triumphal arch and temple front

Signed and dated

  • 11 August 1832
    (pencil) 11 Aug 1832

Medium and dimensions

Brown pen, pencil, olive green, Venetian red, ochre, burnt umber and sepia washes, watercolour technique, on laid paper (297 x 467)

Hand

Charles James Richardson (1806 - 1871), draughtsman
C. J. Richardson (1809-1872) (see notes)

Watermark

fleur-de-lis above a cartouch with a bar and below, WW

Literature

C. Woodward (ed.), Visions of ruin: architectural fantasies and designs for garden follies, exhibition catalogue, Sir John Soane's Museum 1999, p.31

Level

Drawing

Exhibition history

Visions of Ruin: Architectural fantasies & designs for garden follies, Sir John Soane's Museum, London, 2 July - 28 August 1999

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