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  • image Adam vol.55/159

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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