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London: Parliament House (designs for). Design for the decoration of two cornices, both showing a pattern of thistle and rose in scrolling foliage, with a profile for the top cornice.
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Reference number
Adam vol.7/80
Purpose
London: Parliament House (designs for). Design for the decoration of two cornices, both showing a pattern of thistle and rose in scrolling foliage, with a profile for the top cornice.
Aspect
Elevation, detail
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1762-63
Medium and dimensions
Pen, pencil106 x 181
Hand
Antonio Zucchi (attributed to)
Notes
The symbols of the rose and thistle make it clear that this design was part of the iconographical scheme for James Adam's Parliament House scheme.
Level
Drawing
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