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  • image Adam vol.56/85

Reference number

Adam vol.56/85

Purpose

Capriccio showing part of a circular temple with Corinthian and fluted columns with swag decoration in the frieze. In the foreground are architectural fragments.

Aspect

Perspective

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink 38; in red ink 85

Signed and dated

  • Undated, probably 1756 or 1757.

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, pen, watercolour 102 x 111; laid/mounted onto backing sheet

Hand

Robert Adam (attributed to)

Notes

The incorporation of a circular ruin can also be seen in Adam vol.56/78.

Level

Drawing

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