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Reference number

SM 45/4/17

Purpose

[9] Copy of measured drawing from an Italian source

Aspect

Half-plan and half-elevation of a rusticated triple arch with details of Doric order

Scale

bar scale of Palmi Romani

Inscribed

as above

Medium and dimensions

Pen, pencil, traces of red sealing wax on verso, on laid paper (Italian made)

Hand

Soane

Watermark

fleur-de-lis within oval frame with C below (close to Heawood I No. 1589 Naples 1784)

Notes

The drawing is not quite finished so that, for example, dentils are indicated but not drawn in. An economical drawing that could be finished at a later stage.

Level

Drawing

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