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Capriccio showing a ruined interior of columns with pedimented elevations at both ends. An apsidal opening is above a two-bay bridge that links to a terrace with balustrade and sculpture. In the background is a domed building set in a landscape.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/105
Purpose
Capriccio showing a ruined interior of columns with pedimented elevations at both ends. An apsidal opening is above a two-bay bridge that links to a terrace with balustrade and sculpture. In the background is a domed building set in a landscape.
Aspect
Perspective
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 105
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen, grey wash126 x 130
Hand
Robert Adam
Notes
The small bridge is a version of that found in the chalk drawing by Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (1716-1803) in Adam vol.55/97 and also Robert Adam's version in 55/107. The diagonal and hatched shadow technique is similar to that in Adam vol.55/90 and 95.
Level
Drawing
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