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