[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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Robert and James Adam office drawings
- Monuments and mausolea
  - Kelburn Castle, Ayrshire: monument to John Boyle, 3rd Earl of Glasgow, probably commissioned by Elizabeth, Countess of Glasgow, 1775, as executed (14)
    - Preliminary design, finished drawing and working drawing for the fifth scheme for the funerary monument, 1775, executed with minor alterations (3)

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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.

Level

Drawing

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