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Chimney in the Bedchamber in the House in the field[?]

Design
early 18th century (designed)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Britain (made)

This design for a chimney-piece is related to designs (D.82, 84, 85, 85A, 86-1891)which are mostly in Vanbrugh's style. It is akin to those in the book of designs preserved at King's Weston, Gloucestershire.

Object details

Categories
Designs
Drawings
Architectural Drawings
Object type
Design
TitleChimney in the Bedchamber in the House in the field[?] (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen, ink and wash
Pen and Ink
Drawing
Brief description
Chimney in the Bedchamber in the House in the field[?]; circle of Sir John Vanbrugh; early 18th century.
Physical description
Chimney in the Bedchamber in the House in the field[?]. Front and side elevation of a chimney-piece.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.2cm
  • Length: 26.4cm
Taken from Lorimer C. and Newton, C. (ed.), The collection of drawings by Sir John Vanbrugh and his circle in the Victoria and Albert Museum, V & A, 1996, p. 40, cat. 103.
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
  • (Inscribed in ink with title and dimensions)
  • 42 No.4 (Numbered.)
Subject depicted
Chimney-Piece
Summary
This design for a chimney-piece is related to designs (D.82, 84, 85, 85A, 86-1891)which are mostly in Vanbrugh's style. It is akin to those in the book of designs preserved at King's Weston, Gloucestershire.
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
Lorimer C. and Newton, C. (ed.), The collection of drawings by Sir John Vanbrugh and his circle in the Victoria and Albert Museum, V & A, 1996, p. 40, cat. 103.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
D.83-1891

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Record createdMarch 5, 2009
Record URL
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