Elevation of the Parlour chimney-piece, Combe Bank
Drawing
ca.1725-1730 (made)
ca.1725-1730 (made)
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An architectural drawing depicting an elevation of the Parlour Chimney-piece at Combe Bank.
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Title | Elevation of the Parlour chimney-piece, Combe Bank (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen and ink and wash drawing on paper |
Brief description | Drawing by Roger Morris, elevation of the Parlour chimneypiece, 1 of 8 architectural designs for Combe Bank, Sundridge, Kent, pencil, pen and ink and wash, Great Britain, ca. 1725-30 |
Physical description | An architectural drawing depicting an elevation of the Parlour Chimney-piece at Combe Bank. |
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Marks and inscriptions | (Inscribed in black ink with dimensions) |
Object history | The chimneypiece and over mantel were executed as they appear in this design, the frieze however no longer survives and may never have been executed. John Adam's sketchbook shows an elevation of half of the Parlour chimneypiece (John Harris, The Palladians, pl.75). |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1990 |
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Accession number | E.2029-1990 |
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Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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