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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.
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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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