Section of the arch
probably George Richardson (Edinburgh c. 1738 - London 1813)
Category
Architecture / Drawings
Date
circa 1775
Materials
Ink and grey wash on paper
Measurements
370 x 266 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 109145
Summary
Section of an arch, possibly for the Library. Attributed by Lord Curzon to George Richardson (note in pencil). With measurements and indication of positioning relative to other elements in the structure. Scale in feet. Numbered in pencil: "12". Below drawing in ink: "Section of the Arch". Unsigned and undated. No watermark. See also CMS inv. no. 109144.
Provenance
Attributed to George Richardson for Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Baron Scarsdale. By descent to Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale. Acquired by gift as part of the transfer of Kedleston Hall to the National Trust in 1987.
Marks and inscriptions
Recto, below drawing: "Section of the Arch" Recto in drawing: Measurements and positioning instructions Recto, lower left corner: In the hand of Lord Curzon: "G. Richardson" Recto, upper left corner: Numbered "12"
Makers and roles
probably George Richardson (Edinburgh c. 1738 - London 1813), architect