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Capriccio showing an archway with imposts set in a rough wall or cliff with inscription panel, leading to a domed hall with coffering and oculus. Supporting the dome are columns between niches.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/96
Purpose
Capriccio showing an archway with imposts set in a rough wall or cliff with inscription panel, leading to a domed hall with coffering and oculus. Supporting the dome are columns between niches.
Aspect
Perspective
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 96
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen135 x 172
Hand
Robert Adam
Verso
Pencil lines.
Notes
This composition belongs with the group of drawings in Adam vol.55/90-107, which are concerned more with pictorial than architectural values. It may be compared with the unfinished pen and wash archway in Adam vol.55/162, which is possibly by Laurent-Benoít Dewez (1731-1812). A similar composition of a triumphal arch set in some form of steep bank is found on the verso of Adam vol.55/99.
Level
Drawing
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