Design for a chimney-piece
Design
early 18th century (designed)
early 18th century (designed)
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This design for a chimney-piece is related to designs (D.82, 83, 84, 85, 85A-1891), which are mostly in Vanbrugh's style. It is akin to those in the book of designs preserved at King's Weston, Gloucestershire.
Object details
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| Title | Design for a chimney-piece (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen, ink and grey wash |
| Brief description | Design for a chimney-piece; circle of Sir John Vanbrugh; early 18th century. |
| Physical description | Design for a chimney-piece, surmounted by a bust, two urns, volutes and a swag, with grotesque terms. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Summary | This design for a chimney-piece is related to designs (D.82, 83, 84, 85, 85A-1891), which are mostly in Vanbrugh's style. It is akin to those in the book of designs preserved at King's Weston, Gloucestershire. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Lorimer C. and Newton, C. (ed.), The collection of drawings by Sir John Vanbrugh and his circle in the Victoria and Albert Museum, V & A, 1996, p. 41, cat. 107.
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.86-1891 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2009 |
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