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  • image SM Adam volume 54/2/29

Reference number

SM Adam volume 54/2/29

Purpose

[13] Preliminary design for the funerary monument of Admiral Boscawen, unexecuted, 1761

Aspect

Rough elevation of a rectangular pedestal with a projecting centre containing an inscription panel, the sides with coronets in wreaths, supporting a bust on a tall fluted socle, and with naval trophies and a pyramid in relief behind. There is a rough elevation of a fluted socle in the top left-hand corner

Scale

not to scale

Signed and dated

  • 1761
    datable to 1761

Medium and dimensions

Pen, pencil and wash on laid paper (241 x 327)

Hand

Robert Adam

Literature

For a full list of literature see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

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