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18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a gothick folly by designer and architect William Kent (1685-1748). Time altering the hands of a church clock; below, a man and woman conversing in the churchyard. On the back of the drawing , there is a study of a dog standing on his hind legs.

Kent visited Rome in 1715 where he met Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington who became his patron. Boyle encouraged Kent's interest in architecture when they returned to London together and Kent soon started receiving commissions for buildings and furniture in the classical style. His most famous buildings include Holkham Hall, Norfolk, and the Horse Guards, Whitehall.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and wash
Brief description
Architectural design for a gothick folly by William Kent (1685-1748).
Physical description
Design for a gothick folly. Time altering the hands of a church clock; below, a man and woman conversing in the churchyard. On the back of the drawing , there is a study of a dog standing on his hind legs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7 3/8in
  • Width: 6 1/4in
Style
Production typeDesign
Historical context
The character of the folly is similar to that of the Cuttle Mill building as Rousham, Oxfordshire, constructed by Kent for General Dormer ca.1735-38
Subjects depicted
Summary
Design for a gothick folly by designer and architect William Kent (1685-1748). Time altering the hands of a church clock; below, a man and woman conversing in the churchyard. On the back of the drawing , there is a study of a dog standing on his hind legs.

Kent visited Rome in 1715 where he met Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington who became his patron. Boyle encouraged Kent's interest in architecture when they returned to London together and Kent soon started receiving commissions for buildings and furniture in the classical style. His most famous buildings include Holkham Hall, Norfolk, and the Horse Guards, Whitehall.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929
Collection
Accession number
E.898-1928

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Record createdOctober 7, 2008
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