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Unfinished capriccio showing an elevation of a two-storey building of seven bays, with a five-bay screen to the lower part of a two-storey apse that has alternating windows and niches. Above is a shallow stepped dome on a high drum.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/141
Purpose
Unfinished capriccio showing an elevation of a two-storey building of seven bays, with a five-bay screen to the lower part of a two-storey apse that has alternating windows and niches. Above is a shallow stepped dome on a high drum.
Aspect
Elevation
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 141
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, grey wash
186 x 205
Hand
Robert Adam
Watermark
names
Notes
This elevation may be related to the plan of a pavilion in Adam vol.55/125, and also to the end pavilions shown in the perspective view in Adam vol.55/135.
Level
Drawing
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