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[22] Finished perspective (relating to Stage IV) by George Basevi, one dated 2 March 1816
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Reference number
SM 63/7/33
Purpose
[22] Finished perspective (relating to Stage IV) by George Basevi, one dated 2 March 1816
Aspect
Perspective from the north-west, set among (imaginary) trees with the tower of St Pancras church in the background; the design relating to that shown in drawing SM 14/4/8
Medium and dimensions
Pen, raw umber, sepia, green and blue washes, watercolour technique with black wash border on wove paper (611 x 743, 617 x 738)
Hand
George Basevi (1794-1845, pupil 1810-16)
Watermark
[T]urkey Mill Kent
Notes
The office Day Book has the following entries: 27 February to 1 March 1816 'Drawing view of Monument' signed Basevi; 2 March 'Finishing drawing of Monument and making two slight sketches for another drawing' signed Basevi.
Both drawings, this one and SM 23/7/32, still show the gateway and relate to the design shown in Gandy's perspective (drawing SM 14/4/8).
Both drawings, this one and SM 23/7/32, still show the gateway and relate to the design shown in Gandy's perspective (drawing SM 14/4/8).
Level
Drawing
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