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Projecting Curved Corners Scheme, c 1824-26 (2)
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Design Note:-
It appears Soane was dissatisfied with the effacing aesthetic note of the curved corners adopted. One preliminary solution was for the corners to project slightly forward, thereby giving the exterior the quality of firmitas at the point where it was most wanting. The elevation by Charles Richardson (SM 53/8/25) though dating from 1826, perhaps offers a record of Soane’s intentions to articulate the corners with an engaged giant Corinthian order.
It appears Soane was dissatisfied with the effacing aesthetic note of the curved corners adopted. One preliminary solution was for the corners to project slightly forward, thereby giving the exterior the quality of firmitas at the point where it was most wanting. The elevation by Charles Richardson (SM 53/8/25) though dating from 1826, perhaps offers a record of Soane’s intentions to articulate the corners with an engaged giant Corinthian order.
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Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation.
This catalogue of Soane’s designs for the New Law Courts was generously funded by The Worshipful Company of Mercers and The Pilgrim Trust.
If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk
Contents of Projecting Curved Corners Scheme, c 1824-26 (2)
- [353] Record drawing, Court of King's Bench, 1824
- [354] Record drawing, New Law Courts, c September 1826