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4 engraved plates from 'The works in architecture of Robert and James Adam' 1728-92.
Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. Together, they designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England, including Kenwood House, Kedleston Manor, and Syon House. This scarce set of engravings have been finished in hand colour. As a set complete with line and wash colour double mounts set within gold and maple veneer frames ready for display.
Top Left: Design of a bridge in imitation of the aqueducts of the ancients
Top Right: Design for a ruinous bridge for the garden at Syon
Bottom Left: Perspective View of the Bridge at Sion
Bottom Right: View of the South front of Kenwood
Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. Together, they designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England, including Kenwood House, Kedleston Manor, and Syon House. This scarce set of engravings have been finished in hand colour. As a set complete with line and wash colour double mounts set within gold and maple veneer frames ready for display.
Top Left: Design of a bridge in imitation of the aqueducts of the ancients
Top Right: Design for a ruinous bridge for the garden at Syon
Bottom Left: Perspective View of the Bridge at Sion
Bottom Right: View of the South front of Kenwood