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John Donowell, after Isaac Ware, West Wycombe Park: north front: design with garlands in pediment and detailed plan of profile

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Details

Country House
West Wycombe
Title(s)
West Wycombe Park: north front: design with garlands in pediment and detailed plan of profile
Date
c.1740–50
Location
Framed, hanging in the Study, location 080 on Dashwood list, AP 21, Witt 941/22 (1)
Medium and support
Pen, ink and wash on paper
Dimensions
Overall height: 45.5 cm, Overall width: 71.5 cm
Artists
John Donowell (fl.1753-1786), after Isaac Ware (1707-1766)
Catalogue Number
WW15
Inscription
  • Measurements given for the staircases

Description

An accomplished finished drawing combining stylistic elements from the preceding two drawings.

by Clare Hornsby

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