British Palladio: or, the Builder's General Assistant
Print
1786 (published)
1786 (published)
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This engraving, by Woodman & Mutlow, from William and James Pain’s British Palladio: or, the Builder’s General Assistant, is an example of an ornamental print made for the use of builders. It shows a wide variety of different cornices and friezes, with measurements. It also gives instructions such as ‘To proportion these cornices with the frize [sic] & necking, give them 3/4 of an Inch to a foot’. The ornamental motifs include leaves, birds and urns.
Object details
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| Title | British Palladio: or, the Builder's General Assistant (suite title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving and etching on paper |
| Brief description | William and James Pain (after), plate from 'British Palladio: or, the Builder's General Assistant', London, 1786. |
| Physical description | Print, designs for cornices and friezes, engraving illustrating a wide variety of different cornices and friezes, with measurements for the ordinary builder. |
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| Object history | Engraving by Woodman & Mutlow from William and James Pain's British Palladio: or, the Builder's General Assistant. A wide variety of different cornices and friezes, with measurements for the ordinary builder. |
| Production | From Pain's British Palladio or The Builder's General Assistant |
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| Summary | This engraving, by Woodman & Mutlow, from William and James Pain’s British Palladio: or, the Builder’s General Assistant, is an example of an ornamental print made for the use of builders. It shows a wide variety of different cornices and friezes, with measurements. It also gives instructions such as ‘To proportion these cornices with the frize [sic] & necking, give them 3/4 of an Inch to a foot’. The ornamental motifs include leaves, birds and urns. |
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| Accession number | 29741A/324 |
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| Record created | July 11, 2005 |
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