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  • image Adam vol.55/85

Reference number

Adam vol.55/85

Purpose

Capriccio showing part of an elevation with three giant pilasters framing a large coffered arch with a recessed three-bay screen with statues on columns. On either side are aedicular windows.

Aspect

Perspectiveverso detail

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink on drawing 85

Signed and dated

  • Undated, probably 1755 - 56

Medium and dimensions

Pen, brown wash121 x 177, trimmed

Hand

Robert Adam

Verso

Detail of roof trusses in black chalk.

Notes

This drawing may be connected with the elevations in Adam vol.55/84, especially the entrance arch below the large dome.

Level

Drawing

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