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Survey drawing of the Scala Regia as executed, December 1822
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Reference number
SM 71/2/45
Purpose
Survey drawing of the Scala Regia as executed, December 1822
Aspect
Section of the Scala Regia
Scale
bar scale of 1/2 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
as above, labelled: House of Lords, 9'3'', 10'2'', (pencil) Centre and (pencil) dimensions given
Signed and dated
- December 1822
December 1822
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil, pricked for transfer on wove paper (521 x 720)
Hand
Soane Office
Watermark
Smith & Allnutt 1817
Notes
This is the most complete survey of the decoration of the Scala Regia to date and shows the extent of the ornamentation in this part of the Royal Entrance. At the base of the Scala Regia is a tall vestibule with round-headed arches that have numerous layers of rolls and floral bosses decorating the intrados. The ground floor is banded and has four small niches. In the middle bay of the Scala Regia, fluted Ionic columns carry an entablature ornamented with Greek fret moulding. Above this is a scalloped, shallow dome with a central lantern (which is drawn in pencil). Compared to an earlier design (SM 71/2/44) the clerestory has been removed and the first and third bays have been given matching barrel-vaulted ceilings with coffering. The bays on either side of the centre have niches framed by incised panel pilasters.
For finished perspective views, see SM volume 61/28-31 and XP16.
For finished perspective views, see SM volume 61/28-31 and XP16.
Level
Drawing
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