[7] Working drawing for library addition, 1796

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    - Working drawing for library addition, 1796 (1)

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Reference number

SM 10/2/23v

Purpose

[7] Working drawing for library addition, 1796

Aspect

Ground floor plan; first floor plan; interior elevation of the library; and rough detail of scrolled ornament; (verso) detail of scrolled ornament for the Bank of England

Scale

bar scale of 3/10 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

The Right Hon^ble William Pitt, (pencil) hall, Ground floor, one pair floor, lead flat, and dimensions given

Signed and dated

1796
datable to 1796

Medium and dimensions

Pen and Naples yellow, grey and pink washes, pencil, on wove paper (655 x 549)

Hand

Attributed to Seward, Henry Hake (1778--1848), draughtsman
attributed to Henry Hake Seward (1778-1848, pupil and assistant 1794-1808)

Level

Drawing

Exhibition history

Building a Dialogue: The Architect and the Client, Sir John Soane's Museum, London, 17 February - 9 May 2015

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