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Academic study showing a plan of a longitudinal symmetrical building. The two entrance façades are composed as porticoes flanked by octagons, opening onto a rectangular hall with columns and niches. To one side is a pair of double staircases.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/127
Purpose
Academic study showing a plan of a longitudinal symmetrical building. The two entrance façades are composed as porticoes flanked by octagons, opening onto a rectangular hall with columns and niches. To one side is a pair of double staircases.
Aspect
Plan
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 127
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Black chalk112 x 190
Hand
Robert Adam
Notes
This plan can be related to the similar academic studies on a different scale showing plans of longitudinal buildings in Adam vol.55/122 and 126.
Level
Drawing
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