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Reference number
Adam vol.57/44
Purpose
Italy: ? Naples. Study of a tripod table
Aspect
Elevation
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink 44 and with dimensions
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably April 1755
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, pen and brown and grey washes 179 x 129
Hand
Robert Adam
Notes
On 7 April 1755, Robert Adam saw at Herculaneum '...earthen vases and marble pavements just dicovered while we were on the spot and were shown some feet of tables in marble which were dug out the day before we were there'. This small table may be one of such objects that he studied and drew, and the original is probably in the Museum at Portici. It was later engraved by Piranesi in his Vasi, Candelabri, Cipi, Sarcofogi of 1778.
Level
Drawing
Exhibition history
The Adam Brothers in Rome: Drawings from the Grand Tour, Sir John Soane's Museum, London, 25 September 2008 - 14 February 2009
Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation
If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk