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Possibly unfinished capriccio showing an elevation composed of a three-bay pedimental and projecting centre with aediculr doorway and flanking niches. On one side is a wing of three bays with pilasters and an attic storey with sculpture above. On the other side are one and a half bays of arcading, with windows above.
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Reference number
Adam vol.55/159
Purpose
Possibly unfinished capriccio showing an elevation composed of a three-bay pedimental and projecting centre with aediculr doorway and flanking niches. On one side is a wing of three bays with pilasters and an attic storey with sculpture above. On the other side are one and a half bays of arcading, with windows above.
Aspect
Elevation
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 159
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen, grey wash
118 x 175
Hand
Robert Adam
Notes
This composition is probably unfinished; the flanking wings are probably alternatives.
Level
Drawing
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