Solomon Alexander Hart RA, Study of a decorative ceiling, possibly at the King John Tavern, Exeter

Study of a decorative ceiling, possibly at the King John Tavern, Exeter

Solomon Alexander Hart RA (April 1806 - 1881)

RA Collection: Art

The Royal Academy's collection of drawings by Solomon Hart includes a large number of studies of historic or decorative doorways, fireplaces and ceilings. One of these drawings (03/7345), showing an historic carved stone fireplace from Wells, features in the background of his Academy Diploma work entitled 'An Early Reading of Shakespeare' (1838).

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Object details

Title
Study of a decorative ceiling, possibly at the King John Tavern, Exeter
Artist/designer
Solomon Alexander Hart RA (April 1806 - 1881)
Object type
Drawing
Medium
Pencil on cream wove paper
Dimensions

163 mm x 228 mm

Collection
Royal Academy of Arts
Object number
04/15
Acquisition
Bequeathed by Richard Phené Spiers 1916
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