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Capriccio showing a longitudinal plan composed as two circles, the larger one having an inner circle of columns opening into a tripartite rectangular hall with apsidal end.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/137
Purpose
Capriccio showing a longitudinal plan composed as two circles, the larger one having an inner circle of columns opening into a tripartite rectangular hall with apsidal end.
Aspect
Planverso details
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawiang 137
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen207 x 107
Hand
Robert Adam
Verso
Pen drawing showing details of tree tops.
Notes
This plan is a version of the longitudinal scheme in Adam vol.55/122, which has an elevation that may be compared with that in Adam vol.55/139. The somewhat basic form of this composition and its lack of detail suggest it is a similar academic exercise to Adam vol.55/138.
Level
Drawing
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