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