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Unfinished capriccio showing a triumphal arch of three bays, with the central arch leading to a pedimented doorway. On either side are columns supporting sculptural figures, with an attic storey above that has an inscription panel.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/136
Purpose
Unfinished capriccio showing a triumphal arch of three bays, with the central arch leading to a pedimented doorway. On either side are columns supporting sculptural figures, with an attic storey above that has an inscription panel.
Aspect
Perspective
verso perspectives
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 136
Signed and dated
- Undated, 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Black chalk, grey wash
142 x 204
Hand
Robert Adam (attributed to)
verso Robert Adam
verso Robert Adam
Verso
Capricci showing a building with a five-bay recessed portico on steps, and above a decorated attic storey and shallow dome on a drum with thermal windows. Below this is a view of a building with drum and dome, the drawing partially trimmed. These drawings are clearly in the hand of Robert Adam. Similar hatching to indicate shadows may be seen in Adam vol.55/87, 138 verso and in several other drawings in this volume.
Watermark
trimmed fragment
Notes
The drawing of the triumphal arch is loosely based on that of the Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy; there is an unfinished variation of this arch in Adam vol.55/162. It is possible to compare the elevation with the design in Adam vol.55/171. The pencil underdrawing here is not typical of Robert Adam, particularly the drawing of the figures.
Level
Drawing
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