Drawing
c. 18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Version of a design for a chimney piece by Inigo Jones, surmounted by an ornate over-mantel decorated with masks and cartouches made by the circle of William Kent.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink and ink wash. |
| Brief description | Design for a chimney piece by an architect in the circle of William Kent. Pen and bistre drawing, c. 18th century. |
| Physical description | Version of a design for a chimney piece by Inigo Jones, surmounted by an ornate over-mantel decorated with masks and cartouches. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Numbered with measurements and scale of 7/16 of an inch to 1 foot. |
| Summary | Version of a design for a chimney piece by Inigo Jones, surmounted by an ornate over-mantel decorated with masks and cartouches made by the circle of William Kent. |
| Bibliographic reference | John Harris, The Architect and the country house, p.128, fig. 27b |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 210 |
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| Record created | October 16, 2008 |
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