Design
early 18th century (made)
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On Folio 1 side (i) of a folded sheet is a sketch elevation of the Palazzo Pandolfini in Florence, showing a two storey building with alternating straight-sided and segmental pedimented windows resting on plinths. These pediments are supported by Ionic columns. The quoin on the ground floor is rusticated and on the upper floor ashlar. On side (ii) of folio 1 is an enlarged detail showing a heavily rusticated doorway. On Folio 2 side (i) is a detail of the Composite cornice on which the plinths of the upper storey window rest. Folio 2 side (ii) is a design for a window with a segmental pediment.
This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album from the Library at Elton Hall. 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 from the Library at Elton Hall. 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.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink and wash |
| Brief description | Design for the Palazzo Pandolfini in Florence in the Vanbrugh Album by Sir Edward Lovett Pearce (c.1695-1733). |
| Physical description | On Folio 1 side (i) of a folded sheet is a sketch elevation of the Palazzo Pandolfini in Florence, showing a two storey building with alternating straight-sided and segmental pedimented windows resting on plinths. These pediments are supported by Ionic columns. The quoin on the ground floor is rusticated and on the upper floor ashlar. On side (ii) of folio 1 is an enlarged detail showing a heavily rusticated doorway. On Folio 2 side (i) is a detail of the Composite cornice on which the plinths of the upper storey window rest. Folio 2 side (ii) is a design for a window with a segmental pediment. |
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| Production type | Design |
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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. |
| Production | Attribution note: Folded |
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| Summary | On Folio 1 side (i) of a folded sheet is a sketch elevation of the Palazzo Pandolfini in Florence, showing a two storey building with alternating straight-sided and segmental pedimented windows resting on plinths. These pediments are supported by Ionic columns. The quoin on the ground floor is rusticated and on the upper floor ashlar. On side (ii) of folio 1 is an enlarged detail showing a heavily rusticated doorway. On Folio 2 side (i) is a detail of the Composite cornice on which the plinths of the upper storey window rest. Folio 2 side (ii) is a design for a window with a segmental pediment. This drawing is part of the Vanbrugh Album from the Library at Elton Hall. 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. 36, cat. 79.
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| Accession number | E.2124:183-1992 |
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| Record created | May 7, 2009 |
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