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Reference number

SM 46/3/20

Purpose

[5] Design, Plan of the roof with attic, 1794

Aspect

Plan of the roof with attic

Scale

scale of 1¾ inches to 1 foot

Inscribed

The Honble Mrs Yorke

Signed and dated

  • 1794
    1794

Medium and dimensions

Pen, burnt umber, blue and yellow washes, pricked for transfer on laid paper (492 x 455)

Hand

Pupil 1786-91 John McDonnell, draughtsman
John McDonnell (pupil 1786-91)

Notes

The neatly drawn and washed roof plan (burnt umber indicating brickwork, yellow for timber, blue for lead and sepia for the glass lantern) shows the dormer windows, circular lantern and outline of a shallow hipped roof as well as some details (for example, stair) of the attic.

Level

Drawing

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