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Reference number

SM Adam volume 39/79

Purpose

[15] Design for the fourth scheme for the mausoleum, 1761, as executed

Aspect

Plan of a mausoleum in the shape of a Greek cross, with a door in one transept of the cross, a central octagonal column, and catacombs in each corner and the other three transepts

Scale

1/3 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

Plan of the Mausoleum and Catacombs for Lady Shelburne / at Bowood (all in the hand of William Adam) and dimensions and rough calculations given

Signed and dated

  • 1761
    datable to 1761

Medium and dimensions

Pen and pencil on laid paper (481 x 518)

Hand

Robert Adam, with addition to title inscription in the hand of William Adam

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 4
Beard, 1978, p. 40
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

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