Academic study for the plan for a symmetrical pavilion (possibly with wings) entered through a seven-bay portico on steps, leading to an octagonal hall with large niches in the quarters and two rooms on either side leading to quadrants.

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Robert and James Adam travel drawings
- Adam Volume 9

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Reference number

Adam vol.9/54

Purpose

Academic study for the plan for a symmetrical pavilion (possibly with wings) entered through a seven-bay portico on steps, leading to an octagonal hall with large niches in the quarters and two rooms on either side leading to quadrants.

Aspect

Planverso plan (part)

Inscribed

Inscribed in ink on drawing 54

Signed and dated

Undated, probably 1755 - 56

Medium and dimensions

Black chalk145 x 188, cropped at the sides

Hand

Robert Adam

Verso

Drawing in black chalk showing part of a plan, possibly for a square room.

Watermark

anchor in circle

Notes

The pavilion plan is one of several schemes drawn in black chalk in this section of Adam volume 9. It can be compared with Adam vol.9/13 and 50, both drawn to a similar scale.

Level

Drawing

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