[57] Design for a pedimented attic over a portico on a segmental plan, 7 June 1805

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Reference number

SM 1/6/34

Purpose

[57] Design for a pedimented attic over a portico on a segmental plan, 7 June 1805

Aspect

Longitudinal section of the columns in antis and attic; and front elevation of the attic

Scale

to a scale

Inscribed

The Bank of England, Sketch of a Design for the attic North West End

Signed and dated

April 1805 and June 7 1805

Hand

Soane and Soane office

Watermark

1802

Notes

The section reveals the alignment of the columns in antis with the attic. SM 1/6/35 includes a patera in the ceiling of the recess.

The pencil amendments in this drawing date from 7 June, with semicircular-headed openings on the face of the attic's lower stage and modifications to the antefixes at the corners of the pediment. In SM 1/6/35, similar amendments are made by Soane in brown pen. A base and cornice are also added to blocking course, and ornamentation added to the panelled pilasters.

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