Arrangement of the Pictures in the Grecian Hall [i.e. Marble Hall] at Kedleston
George Richardson (Edinburgh c. 1738 - London 1813)
Category
Architecture / Drawings
Date
circa 1774
Materials
Ink on paper
Measurements
380 x 550 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 109214
Summary
A plan of the Marble Hall showing the "Arrangement of the Pictures in the Grecian Hall [i.e. Marble Hall] at Kedleston" (Christie's description). Pictures [stucco or painted decoration?] are identified by number rather than title, with some corrections made to the numbering. Also identification of sides ("portico, west, east, saloon"). Attributed to George Richardson. Watermark: J Whatman.
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.
Makers and roles
George Richardson (Edinburgh c. 1738 - London 1813), architect