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[12] Preliminary design for the funerary monument of Admiral Boscawen, unexecuted, 1761
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 54/2/18
Purpose
[12] Preliminary design for the funerary monument of Admiral Boscawen, unexecuted, 1761
Aspect
Two alternative rough elevations, both with a pedestal with a projecting centre containing an inscription panel, one supporting a further pedestal and bust; the other supporting a bust on a shaped socle, each with naval trophies and a pyramid in relief behind
Scale
not to scale
Signed and dated
- 1761
datable to 1761
Medium and dimensions
Pencil on laid paper (127 x 79)
Hand
Robert Adam
Literature
For a full list of literature see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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