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  • image SM Adam volume 27/59

Reference number

SM Adam volume 27/59

Purpose

[93] Preliminary design for a screen, 1773-75, unexecuted

Aspect

Rough elevation of a three-bay screen, taking the form of a trimphal arch, articulated by engaged Corinthian columns, with a high central arch containing a lantern, and a lion on a strigilated pedestal, flanked by lower arches, containing figurative sculptures, and surmounted by medallions containing military trophies, and with a fluted frieze, and an attic ornamented with rectangular figurative panels

Scale

not to scale

Inscribed

Screen to Cover the Kitchen Offices / at Lord Stanleys House

Signed and dated

  • 1773-75
    date range: 1773-75

Medium and dimensions

Pencil on laid paper (202 x 222)

Hand

Robert Adam

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 38
King, 2001, Volume II, p. 221
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation

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