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Reference number
SM 65/4/44
Purpose
[64] Preliminary alternative designs for the Mausoleum
Aspect
Elevation of the lantern and (verso, pencil) design for Greek key decoration
Scale
bar scale of 1/15 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
dimensions given
Signed and dated
- datable to May 1812
Medium and dimensions
Pen and sepia wash on laid paper (404 x 251)
Hand
Soane office with pencil additions by Soane
Watermark
fleur-de-lis within crowned cartouche and below, GJ
Notes
In SM 65/4/48 the Mausoleum has sarcophagi on the three projecting porches and a single urn above in the centre of the lantern. However other urns have been added to the elevation in pencil. These additional urns have been included on this drawing. The second elevation shows a different design for the lantern and a variation on the incised grooves of the pilasters.
SM 65/4/48 shows a window with three arched lights, whereas this drawing shows a rectangular lattice window. There is just one pencil addition to this drawing and that is to elongate the canopied dome of the lantern. The first drawing shows a section into the entrance of the Mausoleum through an unadorned arch.
SM 65/4/48 shows a window with three arched lights, whereas this drawing shows a rectangular lattice window. There is just one pencil addition to this drawing and that is to elongate the canopied dome of the lantern. The first drawing shows a section into the entrance of the Mausoleum through an unadorned arch.
Literature
F. Nevola, Soane's favourite subject: the story of Dulwich Picture Gallery, 2000, pp. 76 & 188
C. Davies, 'Masters of building: the first independent purpose-built picture gallery: Dulwich Picture Gallery', Architect's Journal, April 1984, p. 47
C. Davies, 'Masters of building: the first independent purpose-built picture gallery: Dulwich Picture Gallery', Architect's Journal, April 1984, p. 47
Level
Drawing
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