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[4] Preliminary design showing a rough elevation of the second scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, unexecuted
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 21/178
Purpose
[4] Preliminary design showing a rough elevation of the second scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, unexecuted
Aspect
Rough elevation of a funerary monument, with a pedestal ornamented with a cameo. This is connected by swags to flanking caryatids which support a frieze with a central inscription panel. The inscription is surmounted by segmental acroteria, supporting a urn. The whole is set against a pyramid in relief
Scale
not to scale
Signed and dated
- 1775
datable to 1775
Medium and dimensions
Pencil on laid paper (133 x 133)
Hand
Robert Adam
Literature
For a full list of literature reference see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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