
Sir William Chambers RA, Design of a capital illustrating the supposed origin of the Corinthian order: elevation, c.1757-70.
Pen with black ink and grey, brown and red washes with a border of black and brown washes. 370 mm x 353 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London. Photographer: Prudence Cuming Associates Limited.
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Design of a capital illustrating the supposed origin of the Corinthian order: elevation, c.1757-70
Sir William Chambers RA (1723 - 1796)
RA Collection: Art
Title
Design of a capital illustrating the supposed origin of the Corinthian order: elevation
Architect/draughtsman
Sir William Chambers RA (1723 - 1796)
Date
c.1757-70
Object type
Architectural design
Medium
Pen with black ink and grey, brown and red washes with a border of black and brown washes
Dimensions
370 mm x 353 mm
Collection
Royal Academy of Arts
Object number
09/761
Acquisition
Given by Augusta Thackeray 21 June 1865
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