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Drawing

ca. 1730-1735 (made)
Artist/Maker

Design for an octagonal room in the Gothick style, showing interior elevations and ceiling treatment, by William Kent.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink on paper.
Brief description
Design for an octagonal room in the Gothic style, by William Kent. Pen and ink on paper, ca 1730-1735.
Physical description
Design for an octagonal room in the Gothic style, showing interior elevations and ceiling treatment.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36.2cm
  • Width: 48.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Inscribed in ink with scale of 1 inch to 8 feet.
  • Paper watermarked with the Strasbourg Lily.
Summary
Design for an octagonal room in the Gothick style, showing interior elevations and ceiling treatment, by William Kent.
Collection
Accession number
E.368-1986

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Record createdOctober 16, 2008
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