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[34] Preliminary design for a mirror frame for the study, c1772; it is not known if this design was executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 3/83
Purpose
[34] Preliminary design for a mirror frame for the study, c1772; it is not known if this design was executed
Aspect
Rough elevation of a rectangular segmental-topped mirror frame, ornamented with cross bar supporting winged griffons flanking an anthemion, and with an apron of segmental enclosed rosettes, festoons, and a peltoid shield, and the curved top rail supports terms within a rectangular frame, surmounted by anthemia, arabesques, and an urn
Scale
not to scale
Inscribed
For the Study at the Adelphi
Signed and dated
- 1772
datable to 1772
Medium and dimensions
Pen on laid paper (147 x 204)
Hand
Robert Adam
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 33
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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