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Unfinished capriccio showing a symmetrical pavilion of nine bays with a five-bay portico between single-bay projecting wings, one behind the other. Above is a shallow dome and cupola on drum.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/19
Purpose
Unfinished capriccio showing a symmetrical pavilion of nine bays with a five-bay portico between single-bay projecting wings, one behind the other. Above is a shallow dome and cupola on drum.
Aspect
Perspectiveverso study
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 19
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Black chalk117 x 202
Hand
Robert Adam
Verso
Pen drawing of detail of a coniferous tree.
Notes
This drawiang is similar in scale and technique to Adam vol.55/17, as well as to numerous pavilion designs found in Adam volume 9.
Level
Drawing
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