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  • image Adam vol.55/116

Reference number

Adam vol.55/116

Purpose

Capriccio showing a ruined partially submerged building, with part of a three-bay elevation with central arch between fluted columns, opening into a coffered and domed interior. Outside is a free-standing colonnade.

Aspect

Perspectiveverso perspective

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink on drawing 116

Signed and dated

  • Undated, probably 1755 - 56

Medium and dimensions

Pen, brown wash, chalk156 x 211

Hand

Robert Adam

Verso

Landscape study in pen of a group of deciduous trees.

Notes

This drawing may be related to similar capricci in Adam vol.55/98 and 101. The chalk drawing at the lower corners, suggests that the composition was intended to be within an oval.

Level

Drawing

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