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Capriccio showing an interior of a decorated, domed and circular building with the wall divided by columns and piers into screened and vaulted recesses, and two niches containing sculpture and a third niche with a pyramid sarcophagus.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/154
Purpose
Capriccio showing an interior of a decorated, domed and circular building with the wall divided by columns and piers into screened and vaulted recesses, and two niches containing sculpture and a third niche with a pyramid sarcophagus.
Aspect
Perspective
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 154
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, grey wash
142 x 202
Hand
Robert Adam (attributed to)
Notes
There are similar interior views in chalk in Adam vol.55/80 and 147. The pyramid sarcophagus can be compared with those in the capricci in volume 56. The light and assured draughtsmanship here may possibly be that of Laurent-Benoít Dewez (1731-1812) rather than Robert Adam's.
Level
Drawing
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