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Reference number

SM volume 65/89

Purpose

[23] Presentation drawing showing three designs as in drawings SM 63/6/56-58 and SM 63/6/66-68, after March 1816

Aspect

Three elevations and two plans

Scale

bar scale of ½ inch to 1 foot, approximately

Inscribed

The Viscountess Bridport

Signed and dated

  • after March 1816
    Lincolns Inn Fields

Medium and dimensions

Pen, grey and pink washes, on laid paper (465 x 285)

Hand

attributed to George Basevi (pupil, 1794-1845)

Watermark

Phipps & Son 1808

Notes

This drawing shows the designs copied in a reduced scale in drawings SM 63/6/56, SM 63/6/57, SM 63/6/58, SM 63/6/67, SM 63/6/68 and SM 63/6/69.

In a letter to Soane, Lady Bridport (Priv. Corr. XIII.H.26 dated 19 March 1816) mentions three designs for the monument, probably referring to the same three alternative designs as shown in the drawings listed above.

This drawing shows variant positions for the coat of arms as well as alternative pediments and sarcophagus forms. In her letter, dated 7 March 1816, Lady Bridport says that she likes 'No. 1 on the whole the best, but on account of the Arms, there are some objections'. She also proposes 'instead of the arms on the top as in No. 1, to place the Crest inscribed with the ribbon, with which I seal this letter, to which should be added the Viscount's coronet which you will perceive is not on the seal.' Her letter dated 19 March 1816 also concerns the heraldry, and has a rough drawing 'on the other side the manner in which I believe the Arms & Mottos should be plac'd.' (Priv. Corr. XIII.H. 27).

Level

Drawing

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