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London: Parliament House (designs for). Design for part of a decorative cornice or frieze showing acanthus and anthemion forms with foliage and rosettes.
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Reference number
Adam vol.7/88
Purpose
London: Parliament House (designs for). Design for part of a decorative cornice or frieze showing acanthus and anthemion forms with foliage and rosettes.
Aspect
Elevation
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1762-63
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, pen, grey wash71 x 161
Hand
Antonio Zucchi (attributed to)
Notes
This drawing may be compared with that in Adam vol.7/80, and the vigorous and confident draughtsmanship may be attributed to Antonio Zucchi (1726-95). The design is probably for the decoration of James Adam's Parliament House scheme of 1762/63.
Level
Drawing
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