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[1] Preliminary design for a ceiling for the hall, c1773, possibly executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 8/33
Purpose
[1] Preliminary design for a ceiling for the hall, c1773, possibly executed
Aspect
Plan of a square ceiling ornamented with a central rosette set within a band of Vitruvian scroll surrounded by rosettes and swags. Beyond this there are military trophies with calyx set in between. The ceiling is bordered by a band of rosettes and semi-circular-headed bands
Scale
not to scale
Signed and dated
- c1773
c1773
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil on laid paper (252 x 191)
Hand
Probably
Robert Adam
Robert Adam
Literature
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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