Design
early 18th century (made)
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Elevation of one side of an arched and pedimented gateway to the forecourt of a house. Two rusticated pilasters are topped with a tasselled cushion and an open book. Two volutes are added in pencil on the outside of the archway, half way up.
This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album. The Album contains 254 drawings and includes works by Sir John Vanbrugh, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, William Talman, Nicholas Hawksmoor, Richard Castle and anonymous draughtsmen in Vanbrugh's office. It was created ca. 1945-54 and was purchased by Victoria and Albert Museum in 1992.
This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album. The Album contains 254 drawings and includes works by Sir John Vanbrugh, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, William Talman, Nicholas Hawksmoor, Richard Castle and anonymous draughtsmen in Vanbrugh's office. It was created ca. 1945-54 and was purchased by Victoria and Albert Museum in 1992.
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Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen and ink and wash |
Brief description | Elevation of one side of an arched and pedimented gateway to the forecourt of the house by Sir Edward Lovett Pearce (1695-1733). |
Physical description | Elevation of one side of an arched and pedimented gateway to the forecourt of a house. Two rusticated pilasters are topped with a tasselled cushion and an open book. Two volutes are added in pencil on the outside of the archway, half way up. |
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Production type | Unique |
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Object history | Part of the Vanbrugh Album, which was purchased in 1992 with the aid of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the National Art Collections Fund, The Monument Trust, The Sainsbury Trust, and an anonymous donor. |
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Summary | Elevation of one side of an arched and pedimented gateway to the forecourt of a house. Two rusticated pilasters are topped with a tasselled cushion and an open book. Two volutes are added in pencil on the outside of the archway, half way up. This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album. The Album contains 254 drawings and includes works by Sir John Vanbrugh, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, William Talman, Nicholas Hawksmoor, Richard Castle and anonymous draughtsmen in Vanbrugh's office. It was created ca. 1945-54 and was purchased by Victoria and Albert Museum in 1992. |
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, London: V & A, 1996, p. 39, cat. 98.
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Accession number | E.2124:214-1992 |
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Record created | April 16, 2009 |
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