Winston Collection
Architectural Drawing
after 1812 (drawn)
after 1812 (drawn)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Cross section of the rotunda and principle staircases in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
This is Drury Lane Theatre as it looked in the early 19th century, this incarnation of the theatre was designed by Benjamin Wyatt in 1812. This drawing was probably drawn by James Winston who was acting manager of the theatre but also took an interest in the architecture of the building and even designed some of the alterations to Wyatt's designs with Samuel Beazley.
This is Drury Lane Theatre as it looked in the early 19th century, this incarnation of the theatre was designed by Benjamin Wyatt in 1812. This drawing was probably drawn by James Winston who was acting manager of the theatre but also took an interest in the architecture of the building and even designed some of the alterations to Wyatt's designs with Samuel Beazley.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Winston Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink and wash over pencil |
| Brief description | Cross section of the rotunda and principle staircases in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Winston Collection. |
| Physical description | Cross section of the rotunda and principle staircases in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Left hand side of plan has not been coloured as right hand side has. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'B&W / 1812' (Watermark on left hand side. Bottom is cut off, may be 1813.) |
| Summary | Cross section of the rotunda and principle staircases in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. This is Drury Lane Theatre as it looked in the early 19th century, this incarnation of the theatre was designed by Benjamin Wyatt in 1812. This drawing was probably drawn by James Winston who was acting manager of the theatre but also took an interest in the architecture of the building and even designed some of the alterations to Wyatt's designs with Samuel Beazley. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.69-1984 |
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| Record created | August 5, 2010 |
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