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Study for an elevation of a small rusticated pavilion with grotesque masks above banded columns and on the keystone arch, with a small domed belvedere above; unfinished pencil details.
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Reference number
Adam vol.56/30
Purpose
Study for an elevation of a small rusticated pavilion with grotesque masks above banded columns and on the keystone arch, with a small domed belvedere above; unfinished pencil details.
Aspect
Elevation
Inscribed
Inscribed on both album leaf and drawing in red ink 30
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably between c.1744 and 1754.
Medium and dimensions
Pencil and pen262 x 274
Hand
Robert Adam (attributed to)
Watermark
(part) fleur de lys
Notes
This elevation may be related to the perspective in a similar style and form in Adam vol.56/29. The lively and humorous drawing of the lion masks suggests the youthful Robert Adam. There are faint traces of drawings of urns with birds on either side of the top dome.
Level
Drawing
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