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  • image SM volume 42/89

Reference number

SM volume 42/89

Purpose

[8] Rough alternative design by George Dance for a pyramidal building

Aspect

Sketch part elevation showing a pyramidal building with colonnades on either side related to SM volume 42/85 (bottom)

Medium and dimensions

Pencil on laid secretary paper (122 x 259)

Hand

George Dance (1741-1825)

Watermark

Presently stuck down and not visible

Notes

The design is less compact than previous or later designs since the three pavilions are joined to the main building by colonnades with six or eight columns set out on a curve. The draughtsmanship suggests the drawing is by George Dance.

Level

Drawing

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