Design
early 18th century (made)
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Two plans and two elevations for the same small house as E.2124.43. Vaulting is indicated for the entire cellar floor and for the hallway of the principal floor. Both elevations show a three bay front with the central bay projecting slightly, and a single or dual flight of steps to the arched front door.
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 | Two plans and two elevations for a small house in the Vanbrugh Album, attributed to Richard Castle (ca.1650-1751). |
Physical description | Two plans and two elevations for the same small house as E.2124.43. Vaulting is indicated for the entire cellar floor and for the hallway of the principal floor. Both elevations show a three bay front with the central bay projecting slightly, and a single or dual flight of steps to the arched front door. |
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Production type | Design |
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 | Two plans and two elevations for the same small house as E.2124.43. Vaulting is indicated for the entire cellar floor and for the hallway of the principal floor. Both elevations show a three bay front with the central bay projecting slightly, and a single or dual flight of steps to the arched front door. 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. |
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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, London: V & A, 1996, p. 33, cat. 74.
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Accession number | E.2124:119-1992 |
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Record created | May 8, 2009 |
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