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Reference number

Adam vol.55/169

Purpose

Academic study showing a symmetrical pavilion with stepped dome on drum with arcaded openings above a three-bay Doric portico with doorway behind. On either side are niches and single projecting Doric columns.

Aspect

Perspective verso detail

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink on drawing 169

Signed and dated

  • Undated, probably 1755 - 56

Medium and dimensions

Grey wash over pencil 312 x 202

Hand

Robert Adam

Verso

Black chalk detail of foliage decoration.

Watermark

partial names

Notes

This pavilion is an exercise on the scheme in Adam vol.55/168. The two drawings are on sheets of identical size and form of watermark. In this drawing a pencil cupola is suggested for the top of the dome that is not present in 55/168.

Level

Drawing

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