Elevation of the east or west side of the forecourt at Castle Howard, Yorkshire.
Architectural Design
ca. 1699 (designed)
ca. 1699 (designed)
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The design despicted in this drawing is approximately as executed, but a pediment was subsequently placed over the centre-piece.
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Title | Elevation of the east or west side of the forecourt at Castle Howard, Yorkshire. (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pen and ink |
Brief description | Architectural drawing of Castle Howard by Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor; ca. 1699. |
Physical description | Elevation of the east or west side of the forecourt at Castle Howard, Yorkshire. |
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Production type | Unique |
Credit line | Given by Art Fund |
Object history | The design is approximately as executed, but a pediment was subsequently placed over the centre-piece. Purchased from the Marquis of Bute at auction at Sotheby's (lot 19.10) on 23 May 1951 by the National Arts Collection Fund and given to the V & A. |
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Summary | The design despicted in this drawing is approximately as executed, but a pediment was subsequently placed over the centre-piece. |
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Accession number | E.427-1951 |
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Record created | March 3, 2009 |
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