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Unfinished academic study showing a plan for a building with a three-bay pilastered portico on steps, with staircases on either side entering an apsidal-ended hall with two screened alcoves, and additional halls.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/132
Purpose
Unfinished academic study showing a plan for a building with a three-bay pilastered portico on steps, with staircases on either side entering an apsidal-ended hall with two screened alcoves, and additional halls.
Aspect
Plan
verso plans
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 132
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, black chalk
139 x 140
Hand
Robert Adam
Verso
Two unfinished plans in black chalk of symmetrical buildings with circular halls; they may be related to the composition on the recto.
Notes
This composition may be compared with that in Adam vol.55/130 and both show black chalk alterations or corrections which may be suggestions made by Laurent-Benoít Dewez (1731-1812)
Level
Drawing
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