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