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Reference number

SM volume 77/50

Purpose

[49] Preliminary presentation drawing, c. 28 August 1809

Aspect

Chelsea Hospital / The Elevation of the Front / Next the River of a Design / For a New Infirmary, with paired engaged columns articulating the middle store

Scale

bar scale

Hand

Soane office

Notes

This design is characterised by the paired engaged column arcade, which supports a balustraded balcony The drawing shows pensioners walking on this). This results in an interesting play of light and shade, depth and recession, across the surface of the building. The drawing includes the bracket-figures above the cornice again.

Level

Drawing

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