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Capriccio showing a shelf tomb in a decorated niche with parts of columns on either side, supported by two decorated consoles with lion masks below holding a swag. It appears to be set on part of the wall of a pyramid.
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Reference number
Adam vol.9/66
Purpose
Capriccio showing a shelf tomb in a decorated niche with parts of columns on either side, supported by two decorated consoles with lion masks below holding a swag. It appears to be set on part of the wall of a pyramid.
Aspect
Perspectiveverso perspective
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink on drawing 66
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 - 56
Medium and dimensions
Pen194 x 235
Hand
Robert Adam
Verso
Unfinished capriccio in black chalk showing a coffered hall seen through a broken vault, with further vaulting on either side. This may be compared with drawings in Adam vol.55/71 - 77.
Watermark
star in circle
Notes
There is a similar composition, although possibly not for a tomb, in Adam vol.55/115 and 133.
Level
Drawing
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