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[34] Working drawing for a large epergne, c1781
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 5/84
Purpose
[34] Working drawing for a large epergne, c1781
Aspect
Plan of an ornamental panel centred on the outermost portion of a plateau, on a rosette encircled by fluting, calyx, arabesques, beading, fans, and enclosed flowers
Scale
full size
Inscribed
drawing for Lord / Mansfield (in pencil)
Signed and dated
- 1781
datable to 1781
Medium and dimensions
Pen, pencil and coloured washes including red, Prussian blue, and terre verte on laid paper (472 x 253)
Hand
Adam office hand, possibly Robert Morison
Literature
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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