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Reference number

SM volume 87/22

Purpose

[285] Theoretical reconstruction of the ruins at varying stages of excavation

Aspect

Almost complete reconstruction of triumphal arch and temple front with courtyard floor visible

Signed and dated

  • c. 1832

Medium and dimensions

Brown pen, Venetian red, brown ochre, olive green, terre verte and sepia washes, watercolour technique, on laid paper (297 x 466)

Hand

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

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