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[9] Copy of measured drawing from an Italian source
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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
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