The Franco-Italian Album
Design
1749-1755 (made)
1749-1755 (made)
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A rusticated doorway in the centre of which is a fountain on brackets with steps beneath. This curious composition is probably a trompe-l'oeil carried out in paint.
Object details
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Title | The Franco-Italian Album (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pen and ink, pencil and grey and brown washes |
Brief description | Sir William Chambers. One of a large group of drawings, mainly architectural designs, bound in a volume titled "Franco-Italian Album," mid-18th century. |
Physical description | A rusticated doorway in the centre of which is a fountain on brackets with steps beneath. This curious composition is probably a trompe-l'oeil carried out in paint |
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Production type | Design |
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Summary | A rusticated doorway in the centre of which is a fountain on brackets with steps beneath. This curious composition is probably a trompe-l'oeil carried out in paint. |
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Accession number | 5712:62 |
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Record created | April 9, 2009 |
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