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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.
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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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