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Unfinished capriccio showing part of an elevation of two bays separated by a fluted pilaster. On one side is what may be an aedicular altar, and on the other is a coved, coffered niche of five bays of the Doric Order, and all is set on a basement.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/145
Purpose
Unfinished capriccio showing part of an elevation of two bays separated by a fluted pilaster. On one side is what may be an aedicular altar, and on the other is a coved, coffered niche of five bays of the Doric Order, and all is set on a basement.
Aspect
Elevation
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 145
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pencil218 x 270
Hand
Robert Adam
Watermark
fleur de lys in circle
Notes
This composition is probably a larger version of a similar elevation in Adam vol.55/122. It may also be compared with the interior view in Adam vol.55/147.
Level
Drawing
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