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Architectural Drawing

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plan of the New Palace, Kew Gardens, built for George III between 1802 and 1811 and demolished in 1827/8. On three cards hinged with linen tape, the centre card showing the plan of the main building and quadrangle, the other cards showing the side wings.

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Brief description
Architectural drawing, Plan of the New Palace at Kew Gardens for George III, pen and ink, late 18th century, James Wyatt I
Physical description
Plan of the New Palace, Kew Gardens, built for George III between 1802 and 1811 and demolished in 1827/8. On three cards hinged with linen tape, the centre card showing the plan of the main building and quadrangle, the other cards showing the side wings.
Dimensions
  • Length: 18.2cm
  • Width: 12cm
Marks and inscriptions
General Plan of his Majesty's New Lodge. Richmond Gardens
Object history
No side wings appear in contemporary illustrations of the buildings.
Place depicted
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Accession number
E.1896D-1948

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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