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[14] Working drawing showing a plan and elevation of the fifth scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, executed with minor alterations
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 19/18
Purpose
[14] Working drawing showing a plan and elevation of the fifth scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, executed with minor alterations
Aspect
Plan and elevation as Adam volume 19/17
Scale
bar scale of 4/5 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
Plan and Elevation of a Monument for the late Earl of Glasgow and measurements given / (and in the top right-hand corner) £30. Pyramid to be done in Scotland / 225. Figure Arms & Inscription of Marble / 15. Carving / 30. Dressing & Estimating 3 or 4 / different Ideas / - / £300 / - / The Circular Pannell & Arms. The figure & / term of Marble / All the other Parts of Theastone or Portland / (and in pencil) The Circular Pannel & Arms, the / Figure & Urn in Marble / All The other parts of Theastone / or Portland
Signed and dated
- 12/02/1775
Adelphi Decr. 12t 1775.
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil on laid paper (331 x 487)
Hand
Adam office hand, possibly Joseph Bonomi
Watermark
JWHATMAN
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 54
For a full list of literature reference see scheme notes.
For a full list of literature reference see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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