Architectural Drawing
mid 18th century (made)
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Elevation of the main façade of a church built (1658-1663) by Pietro da Cortona by leading architect and designer Sir William Chambers (1723-1796).
Chambers moved to London in 1755 and published his influential Treatise on Civil Architecture in 1759. Chambers demonstrated the breadth of his style in buildings such as Gower (later Carrington) House and Melbourne House, London, in such country houses as Duddingston, Scotland, and in the garden architecture he designed for Wilton House, Wiltshire, and at Kew Gardens. He became head of government building in 1782, and in this capacity built Somerset House, London.
Chambers moved to London in 1755 and published his influential Treatise on Civil Architecture in 1759. Chambers demonstrated the breadth of his style in buildings such as Gower (later Carrington) House and Melbourne House, London, in such country houses as Duddingston, Scotland, and in the garden architecture he designed for Wilton House, Wiltshire, and at Kew Gardens. He became head of government building in 1782, and in this capacity built Somerset House, London.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink with pencil |
| Brief description | Elevation of the main façade of a church built (1658-1663) by Pietro da Cortona, 18th century, by Sir William Chambers (1723-1796). |
| Physical description | Elevation of the main façade of a church built (1658-1663) by Pietro da Cortona. This drawing has suffered some water damage: the right-hand edge of the sheet has staining, and small losses as a result. The top edge of the sheet has been trimmed with the loss of the top of the finial. |
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| Production type | Design |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Elevation of St Carlo in Corso Say Santa Maria' (Inscribed in ink) |
| Object history | Found unregistered in the department |
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| Summary | Elevation of the main façade of a church built (1658-1663) by Pietro da Cortona by leading architect and designer Sir William Chambers (1723-1796). Chambers moved to London in 1755 and published his influential Treatise on Civil Architecture in 1759. Chambers demonstrated the breadth of his style in buildings such as Gower (later Carrington) House and Melbourne House, London, in such country houses as Duddingston, Scotland, and in the garden architecture he designed for Wilton House, Wiltshire, and at Kew Gardens. He became head of government building in 1782, and in this capacity built Somerset House, London. |
| Bibliographic reference | Snodin, Michael. Sir William Chambers London: V&A Publications, 1996. ISBN: 1851771824 |
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| Accession number | E.3270-1934 |
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| Record created | June 18, 2009 |
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