Sketchbook
MS. 21920/33
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Sketchbook
Shelfmark
MS. 21920/33
Summary
Original housing labelled by Richard Shirley Smith as:
'A83 & VENEZIA, SOANE Drawings and Rome Drawings, 1961, ROMA'
Comprises:
Rough sketches and detailed drawings, in paint, ink and pencil, for a variety of projects including:
Books: Messer Pietro Mio (1985), The Testament of Charlotte B (1988) and Enchanting Paths to Paradise (1992)
Murals and large-scale pieces: The Doric Villa (1976-1977), decorated clavichord (1980-1981), Holland Villas Road (1981-1982), obelisks (1982, 1985), Greys Court (1985), Eaton Square (1988), Doncaster (1989), Princes Gate (1990), Regalian Project (1991), Buckland (1992), narrow boat (1992) and Stowe temple (date unknown)
Sir John Soane Museum auction project (2010)
Date
various from 1970-2010, n.d.
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (1 volume)
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Collection contents
Archive of Richard Shirley Smith
Artwork
Sketchbooks
Sketchbook
