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Reference number

42/99

Purpose

[9] Rough alternative design by George Dance

Aspect

Rough plan of a semi-oval ? pool with a pair of pavilions, and alternative elevations showing water towers flanking an arch

Medium and dimensions

Pencil on laid paper (330 x 224)

Hand

George Dance (1741-1825)

Watermark

fleur-de-lis

Notes

The attribution to George Dance may seem unlikely since between 1778 and 1780 Soane was in Italy and Dance in London. The draughtsmanship is rapid and coarse except for details of the top elevation. The idea of water towers differs from Soane's proposals. These rough drawings may have come out of a post-Italy discussion between the two men.

Level

Drawing

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