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[12] Preliminary design showing an elevation of the fifth scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, executed with minor alterations
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 2/12
Purpose
[12] Preliminary design showing an elevation of the fifth scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, executed with minor alterations
Aspect
Elevation of a funerary monument, with a stylobate and pedestal containing an inscription panel. The pedestal supports a female figure leaning on an urn, flanked by Doric columns supporting a pediment. The whole is set against a pyramid in relief ornamented with a coat of arms
Scale
bar scale of 4/5 inch to 1 foot
Signed and dated
- 1775
datable to 1775
Medium and dimensions
Pencil on laid paper (306 x 477)
Hand
Robert Adam
Literature
For a full list of literature reference see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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