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  • image Adam vol.9/9

Reference number

Adam vol.9/9

Purpose

Academic study for sketch plan of a symmetrical building with three interlinked courtyards, entered at the centre through an apsidal doorway flanked by niches on steps.

Aspect

Plan

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink on drawing 9

Signed and dated

  • Undated, probably 1755 - 56.

Medium and dimensions

Black chalk155 x 203

Hand

Robert Adam

Notes

Variations of this courtyard plan are found in Adam vol.9/10 and 13. A similar composition in chalk is found in Adam vol.55/127.

Level

Drawing

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