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Capriccio showing two elevations, one of which has a three-bay pedimented centre with aedicular windows, relief panels and an aedicular entrance flanked by single-story, single-bay wings. The other has a curved façade with pilasters and attic storey, with alternating round and straight-headed openings.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/146
Purpose
Capriccio showing two elevations, one of which has a three-bay pedimented centre with aedicular windows, relief panels and an aedicular entrance flanked by single-story, single-bay wings. The other has a curved façade with pilasters and attic storey, with alternating round and straight-headed openings.
Aspect
Elevationsverso plan, elevations, section
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 146
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen106 x 234
Hand
Robert Adam
Verso
Capricci in pen showing a circular plan with inner arcade, part elevation and section of a circular building with semi-engaged columns. The circular elevation on the recto is taken from the plan and section here. Below this is the upper part of a three-bay elevation with attic panel above windows with broken pediments and a central niche below. These three drawings are similar to the three drawings in Adam vol.55/139.
Notes
The pedimented elevation may be compared with that in Adam vol.55/140. The circular elevation is taken from the plan and section of the verso.
Level
Drawing
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