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Design for the Scala Regia, 16 August 1822
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Reference number
SM 71/2/47
Purpose
Design for the Scala Regia, 16 August 1822
Aspect
Section of the Scala Regia with plan of the central bay
Scale
bar scale of 1/2 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
as above, labelled: House of Lords, York Paving, (in Soane's hand) Floor of Mr W Rm, (in Soane's hand) Floor of the / Princes Ch[amber], Pilaster and dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 16 August 1822
16 August 1822
Medium and dimensions
Pen, sepia, pink, burnt Sienna and yellow washes, shaded, pricked for transfer on wove paper (362 x 525)
Hand
Soane Office
Notes
The Scala Regia rises 8' 10½'' over a distance of approximately 25 feet and consists of three sets of seven stairs with a total length of 33¼ feet. The two openings to the right hand side give access to the area underneath the top flight of stairs. The inverted arches are part of the foundations. Soane was forced to change the design of the foundations after discovering a mistake in the surveys made by his pupils (see also SM 71/2/44 and SM 71/2/50v).
Level
Drawing
Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation
If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk