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Capriccio showing a wall tomb with a sarcophagus decorated with rich relief sculpture supported on two consoles. Below is a doorway with herms on either side, all set within a round-headed arch.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/59
Purpose
Capriccio showing a wall tomb with a sarcophagus decorated with rich relief sculpture supported on two consoles. Below is a doorway with herms on either side, all set within a round-headed arch.
Aspect
Perspective
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 59
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen190 x 156
Hand
Robert Adam
Notes
There is a view showing a similar wall sarcophagus between columns and within an arch in Adam vol.55/115, and other compositions in volume 9, see in particular Adam vol.9/66.
Level
Drawing
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