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'The Library' East India House, London

Design
1797-98. (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Detailed architectural plans for the library at East India House, London. The drawing features shelving/ wall units, windows, fireplaces and a central dome and was designed by architect Richard Jupp (ca.1728-1799).

Jupp was surveyor to the East India Company from 1768. In 1796 there was a proposal to extend the front building of the East India House, Leadenhall Street. Jupp was instructed to take the advice of leading architects, including John Soane. Jupp reminded the East India directors of his long service, and he obtained the commission for the new building.


Object details

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Object type
Title'The Library' East India House, London (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink, greywash, blue and pink watercolour
Brief description
Detail and working drawings for rebuilding and enlargement of East India House, London by Richard Jupp (ca.1728-1799).
Physical description
Detailed architectural plans for the library at East India House, London. The design features shelving/ wall units, windows, fireplaces and a central dome.
Dimensions
  • Length: 77cm
  • Width: 86.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • (Scale along the bottom of the page.)
  • 'Frame round skylight and all the [?] in the building [?]' (Inscribed in pen.)
  • '229 section of the library' (Inscribed in pen.)
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Summary
Detailed architectural plans for the library at East India House, London. The drawing features shelving/ wall units, windows, fireplaces and a central dome and was designed by architect Richard Jupp (ca.1728-1799).

Jupp was surveyor to the East India Company from 1768. In 1796 there was a proposal to extend the front building of the East India House, Leadenhall Street. Jupp was instructed to take the advice of leading architects, including John Soane. Jupp reminded the East India directors of his long service, and he obtained the commission for the new building.
Collection
Accession number
D.1672-1898

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Record createdMay 15, 2009
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