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Capriccio showing an elevation of part of a Palladian screen with roundel, an aedicular window or altar with strigillated base on steps, all framed by a large pilaster.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/123
Purpose
Capriccio showing an elevation of part of a Palladian screen with roundel, an aedicular window or altar with strigillated base on steps, all framed by a large pilaster.
Aspect
Elevation
verso detail
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 123
verso inscribed in ink in contemporary hand, probably that of Charles-Louis Clérisseau je rece/ Sieur C/ de par. [cropped by trimming of sheet]
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Black chalk, grey wash
154 x 113, the upper right corner trimmed diagonally
Hand
Robert Adam
verso Charles-Louis Clérisseau
verso Charles-Louis Clérisseau
Verso
Unfinished design for a decorated vase with handles in pencil, pen and grey wash. The handwriting in the inscription is probably that of Charles-Louis Clérisseau.
Notes
The drawing has been badly trimmed on one side.
Level
Drawing
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