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Reference number

Adam vol.55/130

Purpose

Academic studies showing two plans, overlaid, and a sketch detail, which are all for a symmetrical pavilion with apsidal ends; on either side are pairs of large and small circular staircases. Above and below are parts of circular plans.

Aspect

Plans, detail verso plans

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink on drawing 130

Signed and dated

  • Undated, probably 1755 - 56

Medium and dimensions

Black chalk 178 x 166

Hand

Robert Adam
verso: unidentified eighteenth-century hand (part)

Verso

Academic studies showing four plans in pencil and black chalk, which are related to the drawing on the recto. The top plan is of a rectangular building with apsidal ends and circular staircases; it is possible that this is not in Robert Adam's hand. In the centre is an unfinished plan of a circular hall with two staircases. The other two plans are for part of a rectangular building.

Watermark

coat of arms

Notes

The drawings on recto and verso relate to the same scheme. It is possible that the bold chalk overdrawing represents corrections or suggestions by Laurent-Benoít Dewez (1731-1812), as is also the case in Adam vol.55/121. The plans are variations of that in Adam vol.55/120.

Level

Drawing

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