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Drawing

1700-1749 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Perspective drawings of capitals, bases, cantilevers etc.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Architectural drawing.
Brief description
Architectural designs by James Gibbs, 18th century. Perspective drawings of capitals, bases, cantilevers, etc. 1 of 4 sheets.
Physical description
Perspective drawings of capitals, bases, cantilevers etc.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.7cm
  • Width: 21.1cm
Various sizes.
Marks and inscriptions
On the back of E. 3671 is a design for a tablet for a monumental inscription. (Inscription from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914)
Credit line
Purchased by the Museum with the aid of contributions from W.C. Alexander, Esq. ; Prof. W. R. Lethaby, F.S.A., F.R.I.B.A. ; Herbert Read, Esq., F.R.I.B.A, ; and A. B. Yetes, Esq., F.R.I.B.A.
Associations
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914
Collection
Accession number
E.3671-1913

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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