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Design for the lid of a casket or coffer with rectangular panel representing the suicide of Cato the younger

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Description: Design for the lid of a casket or coffer with rectangular panel representing the...
TitleDesign for the lid of a casket or coffer with rectangular panel representing the suicide of Cato the younger
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1710–1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, watercolor, over graphite
Dimensions29.2 × 45.5 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https:/­/­www.britishmuseum.org/­collection/­object/­P_1863-0110-235
Accession number1863,0110.235
SubjectsSuicide in artNeoclassicism (Art)Drawing, British
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Chapter 4. Kent and Italy
Steven Brindle
Description: William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain
IN JULY 1709 the twenty-four-year-old William Kent set sail with two companions, the connoisseur-antiquary John Talman and the architect Daniel Lock, for Italy...
Author
Steven Brindle
PublisherBard Graduate Center
PublisherYale University Press
Copyright© 2013 Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture
Related print edition pages: pp.89-103
https://doi.org/10.37862/aaeportal.00218.004
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Chapter subject tags:Kent, William, 1685-1748Talman, John, 1677-1726Grand tours (Education)Rome (Italy)--History--18th centuryChiari, Giuseppe Bartolomeo, 1654-1727Florence (Italy)--History--18th centuryVenice (Italy)--History--18th centuryPainting, British--18th centuryAesthetics, Classical

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Description: Aeneas and Andromache
Aeneas and Andromache
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1715
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and black ink, wash, over graphite
LocationBiblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City
https://digi.vatlib.it/gds/detail/10993145
Accession numberAshby.Disegni.160
Aeneas and Andromache
Aeneas and Andromache
Description: Design for the monument to Isaac Newton, Westminster Abbey
Design for the monument to Isaac Newton, Westminster Abbey
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1727
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions14 1/4 × 9 in. (36 × 22.8 cm)
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/preliminary-design-for-the-tomb-of-sir-isaac-newton-westminster-abbey-london/posterid/RIBA12221.html
Accession numberSD92/5
Design for the monument to Isaac Newton,...
Design for the monument to Isaac Newton, Westminster Abbey
Description: Memorial to Sir Isaac Newton, Westminster Abbey
Memorial to Sir Isaac Newton, Westminster Abbey
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1727
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink and wash on paper
Dimensions14 × 7 7/8 in. (33.5 × 20 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O78215/memorial-to-sir-isaac-newton-design-kent-william/
Accession numberE.424-1946
Memorial to Sir Isaac Newton,...
Memorial to Sir Isaac Newton, Westminster Abbey
Description: Design for the monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope, Westminster Abbey
Design for the monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope, Westminster Abbey
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1725–1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash, wax
Dimensions15 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (38.9 × 26.4 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168886/design-kent-william/
Accession number8933:257-258
Design for the monument to James, 1st...
Design for the monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope, Westminster Abbey
Description: Design for a wall monument
Design for a wall monument
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink and wash
Dimensions11 7/8 × 7 3/4 in.
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168884/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number8933:121
Design for a wall monument
Design for a wall monument
Description: Design for a pedestal for the Dying Gaul, Rousham House
Design for a pedestal for the Dying Gaul, Rousham House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1741
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions11 7/8 × 9 5/8 in. (30.2 × 24.2 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 51
Design for a pedestal for the Dying...
Design for a pedestal for the Dying Gaul, Rousham House
Description: Design for the statue of George I
Design for the statue of George I
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1736
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions11 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (29.2 × 21 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168885/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number8933:231
Design for the statue of George I
Design for the statue of George I
Description: Design for the pediment sculpture at Houghton Hall
Design for the pediment sculpture at Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1726
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, gray wash
Dimensions12 × 19 in. (31.5 × 48 cm)
LocationPrivate collection
Design for the pediment sculpture at...
Design for the pediment sculpture at Houghton Hall
Description: The Origin of Painting
The Origin of Painting
Posted by:John Carlson
Dec 13
Creator nameRomney, George
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1775–1780
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and brown ink and grey wash
LocationPrinceton University, Art Museum, New Jersey
https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/collections/objects/5237
Accession numberx1947-28
The Origin of Painting
The Origin of Painting
Description: Monument to John and Thomas Wainwright
Monument to John and Thomas Wainwright
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleSculptor
Creation datec. 1721
Object typeSculpture
LocationChester Cathedral, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Monument to John and Thomas Wainwright
Monument to John and Thomas Wainwright
Description: View of the Exedra, Chiswick House
View of the Exedra, Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1735–1738
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions11 1/2 × 15 3/4 in. (29 × 39.8 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 26
View of the Exedra, Chiswick House
View of the Exedra, Chiswick House
Description: View from the Exedra into the Orange Tree Garden, Chiswick House
View from the Exedra into the Orange Tree Garden, Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1735–1738
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, watercolor
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 72
View from the Exedra into the Orange...
View from the Exedra into the Orange Tree Garden, Chiswick House
Description: Doric column with Venus de Medici and Deer House, Chiswick
Doric column with Venus de Medici and Deer House, Chiswick
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1735–1738
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 23
Doric column with Venus de Medici and...
Doric column with Venus de Medici and Deer House, Chiswick
Description: Two vases with Pedestals for Mr. Pope
Two vases with Pedestals for Mr. Pope
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Engraved by John Vardy
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1744
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving
LocationBard Graduate Center Library, New York
Two vases with Pedestals for Mr. Pope
Two vases with Pedestals for Mr. Pope
Description: Design for the façade of the Horse Guards facing east (Whitehall)
Design for the façade of the Horse Guards facing east (Whitehall)
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameVardy, John;Kent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1753
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions12 1/3 × 19 1/2 in. (31.3 × 49.7 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O237536/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number3316
Design for the façade of the...
Design for the façade of the Horse Guards facing east (Whitehall)
Description: Monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope
Monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameRysbrack, Michael; Kent, William
Creator nationality/cultureFlemish; British (modern)
Creator roleSculptor
Creation date1727–1733
Object typeSculpture
LocationWestminster Abbey, London
Monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope
Monument to James, 1st Earl Stanhope
Description: Design for a fishing temple, Esher Place
Design for a fishing temple, Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733–1737
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationMerton Heritage & Local Studies Centre, London
Design for a fishing temple, Esher Place
Design for a fishing temple, Esher Place
Description: Entrance front of Chiswick House
Entrance front of Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions10 1/4 × 14 3/8 in. (25.9 × 36.4 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 12
Entrance front of Chiswick House
Entrance front of Chiswick House
Description: Entrance front of Chiswick House
Entrance front of Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A,13
Entrance front of Chiswick House
Entrance front of Chiswick House
Description: Design for a statue of Andrea Palladio
Design for a statue of Andrea Palladio
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1720–1723
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink and wash
Dimensions7 × 4 in. (17.9 × 10.2 cm); mounted: 9 3/8 × 7 1/8 in. (23.8 × 18 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168892/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number8933:102
Design for a statue of Andrea Palladio
Design for a statue of Andrea Palladio
Description: Inigo Jones
Inigo Jones
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1720–1723
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink and wash
Dimensions6 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (17 × 9.3 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168891/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number8933:103
Inigo Jones
Inigo Jones
Description: Design for the Triumphal Arch
Design for the Triumphal Arch
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1727
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 36/68/67
Design for the Triumphal Arch
Design for the Triumphal Arch
Description: Monument to Isaac Newton
Monument to Isaac Newton
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameRysbrack, Michael; Kent, William
Creator nationality/cultureFlemish; British (modern)
Creator roleSculptor
Creation date1727–1731
Object typeSculpture
LocationWestminster Abbey, London
Monument to Isaac Newton
Monument to Isaac Newton
Description: Proposed design for a frontispiece to John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
Proposed design for a frontispiece to John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1720–1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions20.6 × 15.6 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1927-0721-12
Accession number1927,0721.12
Proposed design for a frontispiece to...
Proposed design for a frontispiece to John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
Description: Trial illustration, The Archangel Gabriel Appearing to Goffredo
Trial illustration, The Archangel Gabriel Appearing to Goffredo
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1723–1724
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions10.6 × 18 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1927-0721-6
Accession number1927,0721.6
Trial illustration, The Archangel...
Trial illustration, The Archangel Gabriel Appearing to Goffredo
Description: Trial illustration, Ermina and the Shepherd with His Sons
Trial illustration, Ermina and the Shepherd with His Sons
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1685–1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions10.4 × 18 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1927-0721-7
Accession number1927,0721.7
Trial illustration, Ermina and the...
Trial illustration, Ermina and the Shepherd with His Sons
Description: Frontispiece intended for John Gay's The Captives
Frontispiece intended for John Gay's The Captives
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Etched by William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1724
Object typePrint
MaterialsEtching
Dimensions6 × 3 7/8 in. (15.2 × 9.8 cm)
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1874-0808-992
Accession number1874,0808.992
Frontispiece intended for John Gay's The...
Frontispiece intended for John Gay's The Captives
Description: Trial illustration, Exorcism of Don Quixote's Library
Trial illustration, Exorcism of Don Quixote's Library
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1720–1738
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26/77
Trial illustration, Exorcism of Don...
Trial illustration, Exorcism of Don Quixote's Library
Description: Four sketch-designs for illustrations to The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser
Four sketch-designs for illustrations to The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1750
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions11 3/4 × 6 13/16 in.
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168836/four-sketch-designs-for-illustrations-drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.869-1928
Four sketch-designs for illustrations to...
Four sketch-designs for illustrations to The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser
Description: Preparatory drawing for Guyon Leaves the Palmer and Crosses the Idle Lake with...
Preparatory drawing for Guyon Leaves the Palmer and Crosses the Idle Lake with Phedria
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1750
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions7 1/4 × 9 7/8 in. (18.2 × 24.9 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168856/guyon-leaves-the-palmer-and-drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.885-1928
Preparatory drawing for Guyon Leaves the...
Preparatory drawing for Guyon Leaves the Palmer and Crosses the Idle Lake with Phedria
Description: Preparatory drawing for The Redcross Knight Subdues Sans Foy the Sarazin, Who Is...
Preparatory drawing for The Redcross Knight Subdues Sans Foy the Sarazin, Who Is Saved by Duessa
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1750
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions6 × 9 1/4 in.
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168847/the-redcross-knight-subdues-sans-drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.878-1928
Preparatory drawing for The Redcross...
Preparatory drawing for The Redcross Knight Subdues Sans Foy the Sarazin, Who Is Saved by Duessa
Description: Sketch designs of embroidered decoration for the hangings of a four-poster bed, for...
Sketch designs of embroidered decoration for the hangings of a four-poster bed, for Lady Burlington's bedchamber
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1730–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
DimensionsLength: approx. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
LocationEnglish Heritage, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Accession number88281550, 51, 52
Sketch designs of embroidered decoration...
Sketch designs of embroidered decoration for the hangings of a four-poster bed, for Lady Burlington's bedchamber
Description: Design for a console bracket for the display of a bust
Design for a console bracket for the display of a bust
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions13 1/2 × 9 3/8 in. (34.3 × 23.6 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169674/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.373-1986
Design for a console bracket for the...
Design for a console bracket for the display of a bust
Description: Design for the barge commissioned by Frederick, Prince of Wales
Design for the barge commissioned by Frederick, Prince of Wales
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions13 × 20 1/2 in. (33 × 52 cm)
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/design-for-the-barge-commissioned-by-frederick-prince-of-wales-plan-and-side-elevation-of-the-barge-/posterid/RIBA84548.html
Accession numberSC58/4(1)
Design for the barge commissioned by...
Design for the barge commissioned by Frederick, Prince of Wales: plan and side elevation of the barge with detail of the oarsman's costume and sketch of a triton
Description: Design for the barge commissioned by Frederick, Prince of Wales: details of the poop...
Design for the barge commissioned by Frederick, Prince of Wales: details of the poop with the Garter badge and details of the state cabin showing one bay in elevation
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions12 × 18 1/2 in. (30.5 × 47.1 cm)
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/design-for-the-barge-commissioned-by-frederick-prince-of-wales-details-of-the-poop-with-the-garter-b/posterid/RIBA84547.html
Accession numberSC58/4(2)
Design for the barge commissioned by...
Design for the barge commissioned by Frederick, Prince of Wales: details of the poop with the Garter badge and details of the state cabin showing one bay in elevation
Description: Preliminary design for Queen Caroline's Library, St. James's Palace
Preliminary design for Queen Caroline's Library, St. James's Palace
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1736–1737
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES84363
Accession numberVol 147/198
Preliminary design for Queen Caroline's...
Preliminary design for Queen Caroline's Library, St. James's Palace
Description: Library table
Library table
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1737
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved mahogany with oak plinth, brass handles and escutcheon
LocationPalace of Westminster Collection, London
Accession numberPOW 15
Library table
Library table
Description: Preliminary design for the Treasury Building
Preliminary design for the Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1732–1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions11 1/2 × 15 in. (29.1 × 38 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES84353
Accession numberSM Vol 147/145
Preliminary design for the Treasury...
Preliminary design for the Treasury Building
Description: Elevation for the Treasury Building
Elevation for the Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733–1734
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
Dimensions10 × 17 7/8 in. (25.4 × 45.7 cm)
LocationLondon Metropolitan Archives
Accession numberSC/GL/PR/W2/WHI/TRE/p7519828
Elevation for the Treasury Building
Elevation for the Treasury Building
Description: Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
Dimensions12 7/8 × 20 1/4 in. (32.5 × 51.2 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O237054/design-kent-william/
Accession number3518:9
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with central dome variants, in the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with central dome variants, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (22)
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with central dome variants, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with corner domes, in the "Pantheon"...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with corner domes, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (23)
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, with corner domes, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Elevation, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O237064/design-kent-william/
Accession number3518:10
Elevation, in the "Pantheon" scheme for...
Elevation, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Plan of the first floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new...
Plan of the first floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O237026/design-kent-william/
Accession number3518:1
Plan of the first floor, in the...
Plan of the first floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Plan of the ground floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new...
Plan of the ground floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen on laid paper with one fold mark
Dimensions49.1 × 73.5 cm
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES98591
Accession numberSM 36/2/9
Plan of the ground floor, in the...
Plan of the ground floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Plan of the first floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new...
Plan of the first floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and sepia (brown) wash on wove paper with one fold mark
Dimensions50.8 × 70.6 cm
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES98593
Accession numberSM 36/2/10
Plan of the first floor, in the...
Plan of the first floor, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Longitudinal section, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new...
Longitudinal section, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions19 1/4 × 13 1/2 × 3/4 in. (48.9 × 34.1 × 1.5 cm); page: 12 3/4 × 19 1/8 in. (32.2 × 48.7 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES69521
Accession number37/4/4
Longitudinal section, in the "Pantheon"...
Longitudinal section, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Transverse section, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new...
Transverse section, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES69522
Accession number37/4/5
Transverse section, in the "Pantheon"...
Transverse section, in the "Pantheon" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Design for improvements to the House of Lords, Old Houses of Parliament, Palace of...
Design for improvements to the House of Lords, Old Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions19 1/8 × 14 3/8 in. (48.4 × 36.5 cm)
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/design-for-improvements-to-the-house-of-lords-old-houses-of-parliament-palace-of-westminster-london/posterid/RIBA21917.html
Accession numberSC58/3
Design for improvements to the House of...
Design for improvements to the House of Lords, Old Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London
Description: Plan of the first floor, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new...
Plan of the first floor, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1734–1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and sepia (brown) wash, pricked for transfer within single ruled border on laid paper
Dimensions37.4 × 51.3 cm
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES99077
Accession numberSM 36/2/13
Plan of the first floor, in the...
Plan of the first floor, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to the River Thames, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the...
Elevation to the River Thames, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O237081/design-kent-william/
Accession number3518:15
Elevation to the River Thames, in the...
Elevation to the River Thames, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1734–1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions13 5/8 × 20 3/4 in. (34.6 × 52.5 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES99078
Accession numberSM 36/2/26
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Chiswick" scheme, for the new Parliament House
Description: Plan of the ground floor, preliminary to the First "Belvedere"...
Plan of the ground floor, preliminary to the First "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (29)
Plan of the ground floor, preliminary to...
Plan of the ground floor, preliminary to the First "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: General Plan, in the First "Belvedere" scheme for the new...
General Plan, in the First "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, sepia, yellow and red washes, pricked for transfer on laid paper with one fold mark
Dimensions53.5 × 74.8 cm
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES99173
Accession numberSM 36/2/1
General Plan, in the First "Belvedere"...
General Plan, in the First "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Belvedere" scheme for the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions21 1/4 × 16 1/2 × 7/8 in. (53.8 × 41.9 × 2.1 cm)
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
Accession numberVOS 150, fol. 14
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to the River Thames, in the "Belvedere" scheme for the...
Elevation to the River Thames, in the "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358, (4)
Elevation to the River Thames, in the...
Elevation to the River Thames, in the "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the first "Belvedere" scheme for...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the first "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358, (6A)
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the...
Elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the first "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Elevation to the River Thames, in the first "Belvedere" scheme for...
Elevation to the River Thames, in the first "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/unexecuted-designs-for-the-houses-of-parliament-palace-of-westminster-london-alternative-design-for-/posterid/RIBA81377.html
Accession numberVOS/150 f.16
Elevation to the River Thames, in the...
Elevation to the River Thames, in the first "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Floor plan and elevations for the interior of the House of Commons, for the new...
Floor plan and elevations for the interior of the House of Commons, for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (11)
Floor plan and elevations for the...
Floor plan and elevations for the interior of the House of Commons, for the new Parliament House
Description: Floor plan and elevations for the interior of the House of Commons, for the new...
Floor plan and elevations for the interior of the House of Commons, for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (10)
Floor plan and elevations for the...
Floor plan and elevations for the interior of the House of Commons, for the new Parliament House
Description: Detailed plan, in the second "Belvedere" scheme for the new...
Detailed plan, in the second "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/unexecuted-designs-for-the-houses-of-parliament-palace-of-westminster-london-main-floor-plan-of-the-/posterid/RIBA81376.html
Accession numberVOS/150 f.12
Detailed plan, in the second "Belvedere"...
Detailed plan, in the second "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: General plan, in the second "Belvedere" scheme for the new...
General plan, in the second "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (1)
General plan, in the second "Belvedere"...
General plan, in the second "Belvedere" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament...
General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation dateafter 1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (25)
General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme...
General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament...
General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES69321
Accession number36/2/4
General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme...
General plan, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Plan and elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Law Courts" scheme...
Plan and elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/culture12 3/4 × 19 1/2 in. (33.5 × 50.85 cm)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O237074/design-kent-william/
Accession number3518:13
Plan and elevation to Old Palace Yard,...
Plan and elevation to Old Palace Yard, in the "Law Courts" scheme for the new Parliament House
Description: Design for a chinoiserie pavilion, probably for Esher Place
Design for a chinoiserie pavilion, probably for Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPreliminary pencil, pen and brown ink and brown wash on paper
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169700/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.386-1986
Design for a chinoiserie pavilion,...
Design for a chinoiserie pavilion, probably for Esher Place
Description: Settee, probably for the White House, Kew
Settee, probably for the White House, Kew
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1725–1735
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and gilded beechwood, modern upholstery
Dimensions43 × 56 × 28 1/2 in. (109.2 × 142.2 × 72.4 cm)
LocationArt Institute of Chicago, Chicago
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/179316/settee-one-of-a-pair
Accession number1949.357a-b
Settee, probably for the White House,...
Settee, probably for the White House, Kew
Description: Design for an octagonal temple
Design for an octagonal temple
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions25 × 19 in. (63.5 × 48.5 cm)
LocationLambeth Archives Department, Minet Library, London
Accession numberPhillips vol. III p. 78 no. 003180
Design for an octagonal temple
Design for an octagonal temple
Description: Design for the chimneypiece of the Board Room, Treasury Building
Design for the chimneypiece of the Board Room, Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1733–1736
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions13 × 9 3/8 in. (33 × 23.8 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169736/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number3436:199
Design for the chimneypiece of the Board...
Design for the chimneypiece of the Board Room, Treasury Building
Description: Ground plan of Buildings at the Palace of Westminster
Ground plan of Buildings at the Palace of Westminster
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberWORK 29/3358 (12)
Ground plan of Buildings at the Palace...
Ground plan of Buildings at the Palace of Westminster
Description: Exterior east elevation and interior south wall elevation of the Painted Chamber,...
Exterior east elevation and interior south wall elevation of the Painted Chamber, Palace of Westminster
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1730
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationThe National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accession numberT1/273 (259)
Exterior east elevation and interior...
Exterior east elevation and interior south wall elevation of the Painted Chamber, Palace of Westminster
Description: Elevation and plan of the Temple of British Worthies, Stowe
Elevation and plan of the Temple of British Worthies, Stowe
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1734–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink
Dimensions12 3/4 × 14 3/4 in. (32.5 × 37.2 cm)
LocationGovernors of Stowe School, on loan to the Stowe House Preservation Trust, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Accession numberSS04WK01
Elevation and plan of the Temple of...
Elevation and plan of the Temple of British Worthies, Stowe
Description: Studies for a rustic seat or hermitage, possibly for Queen Caroline, Richmond...
Studies for a rustic seat or hermitage, possibly for Queen Caroline, Richmond Gardens
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, gray and brown washes
Dimensions17 1/4 × 11 7/8 in. (43.6 × 30.1 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT704
Accession numberAdam vol.56/33-35
Studies for a rustic seat or hermitage,...
Studies for a rustic seat or hermitage, possibly for Queen Caroline, Richmond Gardens
Description: Designs for the seat on the mount, Holkham
Designs for the seat on the mount, Holkham
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1742–1743
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Designs for the seat on the mount,...
Designs for the seat on the mount, Holkham
Description: Octagonal Temple at Shotover Park, Oxfordshire: Plan, Section and Elevation
Octagonal Temple at Shotover Park, Oxfordshire: Plan, Section and Elevation
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1729–1731
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsBrown wash, pen and brown ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper bar scale of 1/9 inch to 1 foot
Dimensions11 1/4 × 12 3/8 in. (28.6 × 31.4 cm)
LocationYale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/3648165
Accession numberB1975.2.152
Octagonal Temple at Shotover Park,...
Octagonal Temple at Shotover Park, Oxfordshire: Plan, Section and Elevation
Description: Unexecuted design for a temple at Aske Hall, Aske
Unexecuted design for a temple at Aske Hall, Aske
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/unexecuted-design-for-a-temple-at-aske-hall-aske/posterid/RIBA12228.html
Accession numberSC71/4
Unexecuted design for a temple at Aske...
Unexecuted design for a temple at Aske Hall, Aske
Description: Frontispiece
Frontispiece
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Etched by William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1720
Object typePrint
MaterialsEtching
Dimensions11 5/8 × 9 3/4 × 2 in. (29.5 × 24.7 × 5.2 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
Accession numberL4-3352
Frontispiece
Frontispiece
Description: Title plate for Dione
Title plate for Dione
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Etched by William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1720
Object typePrint
MaterialsEtching
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
Accession numberL4-3352
Title plate for Dione
Title plate for Dione
Description: Design for a royal tent, probably for Esher Place
Design for a royal tent, probably for Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and brown ink, and wash and tentative additions in pencil on paper
Dimensions12 5/8 × 8 in. (31.9 × 20.3 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169701/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.387-1986
Design for a royal tent, probably for...
Design for a royal tent, probably for Esher Place
Description: Elevation and plan of an octagonal belvedere, Esher Place
Elevation and plan of an octagonal belvedere, Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1737–1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationMerton Heritage & Local Studies Centre, London
Elevation and plan of an octagonal...
Elevation and plan of an octagonal belvedere, Esher Place
Description: Design for chinoiserie pavilion, probably for Esher Place
Design for chinoiserie pavilion, probably for Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and brown ink and brown wash on paper
Dimensions11 1/4 × 6 7/8 in. (28.6 × 17.5 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169698/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.384-1986
Design for chinoiserie pavilion,...
Design for chinoiserie pavilion, probably for Esher Place
Description: Owl and candlestick
Owl and candlestick
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
Dimensions14 3/8 × 10 3/4 in. (36.3 × 27.2 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A/64
Owl and candlestick
Owl and candlestick
Description: Preparatory drawing for Error Defeated by the Redcross Knight Attended by Truth
Preparatory drawing for Error Defeated by the Redcross Knight Attended by Truth
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1750
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions6 × 9 1/4 in.
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168837/error-defeated-by-the-redcross-drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.870-1928
Preparatory drawing for Error Defeated...
Preparatory drawing for Error Defeated by the Redcross Knight Attended by Truth
Description: Sketch of Lady Burlington in her Garden Room, Chiswick House
Sketch of Lady Burlington in her Garden Room, Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation dateafter 1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions9 × 7 3/8 in. (22.8 × 18.7 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26/11
Sketch of Lady Burlington in her Garden...
Sketch of Lady Burlington in her Garden Room, Chiswick House
Description: Death of Cleopatra
Death of Cleopatra
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Possibly after Domenichino
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1715–1717
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, washes, body color
Dimensions15 3/8 × 15 3/4 in. (39 × 40 cm)
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Death of Cleopatra
Death of Cleopatra
Description: A Cuirassed Torso from the Villa Medici
A Cuirassed Torso from the Villa Medici
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1709–1719
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsBrown ink, gray wash
LocationEton College, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Accession numberBM 9.67
A Cuirassed Torso from the Villa Medici
A Cuirassed Torso from the Villa Medici
Description: Cleopatra Dissolving a Pearl in Wine
Cleopatra Dissolving a Pearl in Wine
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)After Carlo Maratti
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1685–1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsRed chalk
Dimensions14 3/8 × 10 1/8 in. (36.4 × 25.7 cm)
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1954-0213-5
Accession number1954,0213.5
Cleopatra Dissolving a Pearl in Wine
Cleopatra Dissolving a Pearl in Wine
Description: The Miracle of San Andrea Avellino
The Miracle of San Andrea Avellino
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1713
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsRed chalk
LocationArchivio Storico dell'Accademia di San Luca, Rome
Accession numberA.277
The Miracle of San Andrea Avellino
The Miracle of San Andrea Avellino
Description: Design for the coffered ceiling of the Great Room and part of the entablature, 22...
Design for the coffered ceiling of the Great Room and part of the entablature, 22 Arlington St.
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Probably drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPrelimimary pencil, pen and ink and brown wash on paper
Dimensions13 7/8 × 20 1/4 in. (35.1 × 51.2 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169637/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.367-1986
Design for the coffered ceiling of the...
Design for the coffered ceiling of the Great Room and part of the entablature, 22 Arlington St.
Description: Design for a dog house
Design for a dog house
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1720–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26,76
Design for a dog house
Design for a dog house
Description: Design for mounted ostrich egg
Design for mounted ostrich egg
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1728–1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26,61
Design for mounted ostrich egg
Design for mounted ostrich egg
Description: Design for Garden room at Wotton House
Design for Garden room at Wotton House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
LocationBritish Library, London
Accession numberEvelyn archive, Add. MS. 78,610 "P
Design for Garden room at Wotton House
Design for Garden room at Wotton House
Description: Design for the ceiling of the King's Drawing Room
Design for the ceiling of the King's Drawing Room
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1722–1723
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, sepia, brown, gray, and other colored washes, body color
LocationKensington Palace, London
https://bit.ly/2HHv8nj
Accession numberHRP17312
Design for the ceiling of the King's...
Design for the ceiling of the King's Drawing Room
Description: Design for the south wall of the Red Saloon, Houghton Hall
Design for the south wall of the Red Saloon, Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1725
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and black ink, gray, brown and sepia washes
Dimensions10 1/8 × 10 1/8 in. (25.7 × 25.7 cm)
LocationPrivate collection
Design for the south wall of the Red...
Design for the south wall of the Red Saloon, Houghton Hall
Description: Design for the Cupola Room (or Cube Room), Kensington Palace, London
Design for the Cupola Room (or Cube Room), Kensington Palace, London
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1725
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and wash
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/design-for-the-cupola-room-or-cube-room-kensington-palace-london/posterid/RIBA82050.html
Accession numberVOL/22 folio 51 (pl. 68) [VOL/84]
Design for the Cupola Room (or Cube...
Design for the Cupola Room (or Cube Room), Kensington Palace, London
Description: Design for the north wall of the hall of Ditchley Park
Design for the north wall of the hall of Ditchley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1724–1725
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, gray wash
Dimensions12 1/4 × 10 in. (31.1× 25.2 cm)
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Accession numberWA 1943.113
Design for the north wall of the hall of...
Design for the north wall of the hall of Ditchley Park
Description: Design for the dining Room, probably at Grafton House, Bond Street
Design for the dining Room, probably at Grafton House, Bond Street
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, yellow, brown, and sepia washes
Dimensions4 7/8 × 8 7/8 in. (12.5 × 22.5 cm)
LocationMr. and Mrs. John Harris
Design for the dining Room, probably at...
Design for the dining Room, probably at Grafton House, Bond Street
Description: Sketch of the Bowling Green Temple, Claremont
Sketch of the Bowling Green Temple, Claremont
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash, pencil
LocationMerton Heritage & Local Studies Centre, London
Accession number341/7
Sketch of the Bowling Green Temple,...
Sketch of the Bowling Green Temple, Claremont
Description: Designs for 44 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, for Lady Isabella Finch: design for...
Designs for 44 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, for Lady Isabella Finch: design for the coffered ceiling of the saloon
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1742–1744
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, black and gray inks, watercolor
Dimensions16 1/4 × 13 1/8 in. (41.2 × 33.4 cm)
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/design-for-44-berkeley-square-mayfair-london-design-for-the-coffered-ceiling-of-the-saloon/posterid/RIBA35454.html
Accession numberSC50/2
Designs for 44 Berkeley Square, Mayfair,...
Designs for 44 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, for Lady Isabella Finch: design for the coffered ceiling of the saloon
Description: Palace of the Sun
Palace of the Sun
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1709–1720
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, gray and brown washes
Dimensions19 × 19 in. (48.3 × 48.3 cm)
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1969-0920-5
Accession number1969,0920.5
Palace of the Sun
Palace of the Sun
Description: Study for The Apotheosis of Saint Julian
Study for The Apotheosis of Saint Julian
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1717
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsChalk
Dimensions12 × 16 5/8 in. (30.5 × 42 cm)
LocationPrivate collection
Study for The Apotheosis of Saint Julian
Study for The Apotheosis of Saint Julian
Description: Design for the north wall of the saloon, Houghton Hall
Design for the north wall of the saloon, Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1725
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, gray and brown washes
Dimensions10 1/8 × 10 1/8 in. (25.7 × 25.7 cm)
LocationPrivate collection
Design for the north wall of the saloon,...
Design for the north wall of the saloon, Houghton Hall
Description: Design for the hall chimney piece of Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Design for the hall chimney piece of Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William;Flitcroft, Henry
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1726
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, gray wash
Dimensions23.9 × 17 cm
LocationCourtauld Institute of Art, London
http://www.artandarchitecture.org.uk/images/gallery/48f4ce86.html
Accession numberD.1952.RW.3217
Design for the hall chimney piece of...
Design for the hall chimney piece of Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Description: Design for the Cabinet Room at Houghton Hall
Design for the Cabinet Room at Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1726
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, brown wash
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford, Oxford
Accession numberWA OA 299
Design for the Cabinet Room at Houghton...
Design for the Cabinet Room at Houghton Hall
Description: Design for the door on the east front, Houghton Hall
Design for the door on the east front, Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1727
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, gray wash, pencil inscriptions
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford, Oxford
Accession numberWA OA 311
Design for the door on the east front,...
Design for the door on the east front, Houghton Hall
Description: Design for the west wall of the Marble Parlor, Houghton Hall
Design for the west wall of the Marble Parlor, Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions15 × 4 1/8 in. (38 × 10.25 cm)
LocationPrivate collection
Design for the west wall of the Marble...
Design for the west wall of the Marble Parlor, Houghton Hall
Description: Design for a pier table for Houghton Hall
Design for a pier table for Houghton Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1731
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions9 5/8 × 14 3/4 in. (24.5 × 37.3 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168889/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number8156
Design for a pier table for Houghton...
Design for a pier table for Houghton Hall
Description: Stowe House, Buckinghamshire: Design for Ceiling and Wall Decoration
Stowe House, Buckinghamshire: Design for Ceiling and Wall Decoration
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1728– 1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsGraphite, pen and black and brown ink, brown and gray wash on moderately thick, slightly textured, white laid paper
Dimensions15 1/8 × 12 1/2 in. (38.4 × 31.8 cm)
LocationYale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/3648163
Accession numberB1975.2.150
Stowe House, Buckinghamshire: Design for...
Stowe House, Buckinghamshire: Design for Ceiling and Wall Decoration
Description: Stowe House, Buckinghamshre: Elevation and Section of Chimney Piece in the Hall
Stowe House, Buckinghamshre: Elevation and Section of Chimney Piece in the Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsGraphite, pen and black ink, and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions11 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (29.2 × 21 cm)
LocationYale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/3648176
Accession numberB1981.25.2043
Stowe House, Buckinghamshre: Elevation...
Stowe House, Buckinghamshre: Elevation and Section of Chimney Piece in the Hall
Description: Alexander Pope in his Grotto
Alexander Pope in his Grotto
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions8 3/4 × 7 3/8 in. (22 × 18.5 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26,39
Alexander Pope in his Grotto
Alexander Pope in his Grotto
Description: Design for north front, Holkham Hall
Design for north front, Holkham Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1734
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions12 1/8 × 20 1/8 in. (30.6 × 50.9 cm)
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Design for north front, Holkham Hall
Design for north front, Holkham Hall
Description: Design for south front, Holkham Hall
Design for south front, Holkham Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1734
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions12 1/2 × 18 5/8 in. (31.6 × 47.2 cm)
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Design for south front, Holkham Hall
Design for south front, Holkham Hall
Description: Design for the Library, Holkham Hall
Design for the Library, Holkham Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1737
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, colored wash
Dimensions10 5/8 × 18 1/4 in. (27 × 46.4 cm)
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Design for the Library, Holkham Hall
Design for the Library, Holkham Hall
Description: Sketch for proposed cupolas for the north front at Badminton House
Sketch for proposed cupolas for the north front at Badminton House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1745
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationDuke of Beaufort, Badminton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Accession numberBeaufort Drawings 4/1
Sketch for proposed cupolas for the...
Sketch for proposed cupolas for the north front at Badminton House
Description: Elevation and plan of Worcester Lodge
Elevation and plan of Worcester Lodge
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions16 × 22 in. (40.5 × 55.5 cm)
LocationDuke of Beaufort, Badminton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Accession numberBeaufort Drawings 4/28
Elevation and plan of Worcester Lodge
Elevation and plan of Worcester Lodge
Description: Section of Worcester Lodge with some perspective details
Section of Worcester Lodge with some perspective details
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions17 × 13 1/2 in. (43.2 × 34.3 cm)
LocationDuke of Beaufort, Badminton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Accession numberBeaufort Drawings 4/42
Section of Worcester Lodge with some...
Section of Worcester Lodge with some perspective details
Description: Design for a chimneypiece, probably for the Family Wing at Holkham Hall
Design for a chimneypiece, probably for the Family Wing at Holkham Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1737–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, brown wash
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Design for a chimneypiece, probably for...
Design for a chimneypiece, probably for the Family Wing at Holkham Hall
Description: Design for the Marble Hall, Holkham Hall
Design for the Marble Hall, Holkham Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1736–1738
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions13 1/2 × 19 5/8 in. (33.5 × 49.9 cm)
LocationViscount Coke and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Design for the Marble Hall, Holkham Hall
Design for the Marble Hall, Holkham Hall
Description: Design for a new house at Boringdon
Design for a new house at Boringdon
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1743
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions53 × 49 cm
LocationNational Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/873083
Accession number873083
Design for a new house at Boringdon
Design for a new house at Boringdon
Description: Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash, pencil inscriptions
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Accession numberAnon. Architectural Drwgs I & II, no. 25
Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Description: Elevation of a house or lodge with a study of a head
Elevation of a house or lodge with a study of a head
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash, pencil inscriptions
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Accession numberAnon. Architectural Drwgs I & II, no. 26
Elevation of a house or lodge with a...
Elevation of a house or lodge with a study of a head
Description: Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash, pencil inscriptions
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Accession numberAnon. Architectural Drwgs I & II, no. 24
Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Plan and elevation of a house or lodge
Description: Design for a villa
Design for a villa
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1749
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationSotheby's Picture Library
Design for a villa
Design for a villa
Description: Design for a tower house
Design for a tower house
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1749
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationPrivate collection
Design for a tower house
Design for a tower house
Description: Design for a chimneypiece and overmantel
Design for a chimneypiece and overmantel
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168893/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number208
Design for a chimneypiece and overmantel
Design for a chimneypiece and overmantel
Description: Sketch of the library at Rousham House
Sketch of the library at Rousham House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1738–1741
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationPrivate collection
Sketch of the library at Rousham House
Sketch of the library at Rousham House
Description: Henry VIII Receiving Montmorency, the French Ambassador, at Hampton Court
Henry VIII Receiving Montmorency, the French Ambassador, at Hampton Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1729–1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions8 1/4 × 6 1/4 in. (20.7 × 15.9 cm)
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1927-0721-4
Accession number1927,0721.4
Henry VIII Receiving Montmorency, the...
Henry VIII Receiving Montmorency, the French Ambassador, at Hampton Court
Description: Design for the north elevation of the tower of St. Martin's Church, Houghton
Design for the north elevation of the tower of St. Martin's Church, Houghton
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent; possibly drawn by Thomas Ripley
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1727–1729
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationHoughton Hall, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Accession numberB10
Design for the north elevation of the...
Design for the north elevation of the tower of St. Martin's Church, Houghton
Description: Design for the east front of Esher Place
Design for the east front of Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, brown wash
Dimensions11 7/8 × 18 1/2 in. (30 × 47 cm)
LocationMerton Heritage & Local Studies Centre, London
Design for the east front of Esher Place
Design for the east front of Esher Place
Description: Design for an interior at Esher Place
Design for an interior at Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1733
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions10 1/4 × 19 in. (36.2 × 48.6 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169660/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.368-1986
Design for an interior at Esher Place
Design for an interior at Esher Place
Description: Arthegal fights the Sarazin Pollente
Arthegal fights the Sarazin Pollente
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1750
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions7 1/4 × 10 3/4 in. (18.2 × 27.2 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168863/arthegal-fights-the-sarazin-polente-drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.892-1928
Arthegal fights the Sarazin Pollente
Arthegal fights the Sarazin Pollente
Description: The Redcross Knight Introduced by Duessa to the House of Pride
The Redcross Knight Introduced by Duessa to the House of Pride
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1750
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink on paper
Dimensions7 3/4 × 10 1/2 in. (19.7 × 26.5 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168845/the-redcross-knight-introduced-by-drawing-kent-william/#
Accession numberE.876-1928
The Redcross Knight Introduced by Duessa...
The Redcross Knight Introduced by Duessa to the House of Pride
Description: Design for alterations and additions in the gothic style, Honingham Hall, Norfolk
Design for alterations and additions in the gothic style, Honingham Hall, Norfolk
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1737
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, wash
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
https://www.architecture.com/image-library/ribapix/image-information/poster/design-for-alterations-and-additions-in-the-gothic-style-honingham-hall-norfolk/posterid/RIBA12878.html
Accession numberVOS/272
Design for alterations and additions in...
Design for alterations and additions in the gothic style, Honingham Hall, Norfolk
Description: Design for pulpit and top section of the Bishop's Seat for York Minster
Design for pulpit and top section of the Bishop's Seat for York Minster
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1737–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions13 3/4 × 10 in. (35 × 25.5 cm)
LocationDean and Chapter of York, York Minister Archive, United Kingdom
Accession numberYM 21/102
Design for pulpit and top section of the...
Design for pulpit and top section of the Bishop's Seat for York Minster
Description: Design for the canopy of the pulpit and Bishop's Seat for York Minster
Design for the canopy of the pulpit and Bishop's Seat for York Minster
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1737–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationDean and Chapter of York, York Minister Archive, United Kingdom
Accession numberYM 21/101
Design for the canopy of the pulpit and...
Design for the canopy of the pulpit and Bishop's Seat for York Minster
Description: Design for Ladies' Seats for York Minster
Design for Ladies' Seats for York Minster
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1741
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions7 1/4 × 9 7/8 in. (18.4 × 24.9 cm)
LocationDean and Chapter of York, York Minister Archive, United Kingdom
Accession numberYM 21/107
Design for Ladies' Seats for York...
Design for Ladies' Seats for York Minster
Description: Designs for a Gothick clock, a two light window, and doors for York Minster
Designs for a Gothick clock, a two light window, and doors for York Minster
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1737–1741
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationDean and Chapter of York, York Minister Archive, United Kingdom
Accession numberYM 6/2/64
Designs for a Gothick clock, a two light...
Designs for a Gothick clock, a two light window, and doors for York Minster
Description: Drawing of the Cuttle Mill, or Temple of the Mill, Rousham
Drawing of the Cuttle Mill, or Temple of the Mill, Rousham
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1739
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
Dimensions8 1/8 × 7 3/8 in. (20.8 × 18.6 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26,56
Drawing of the Cuttle Mill, or Temple of...
Drawing of the Cuttle Mill, or Temple of the Mill, Rousham
Description: Design for an eyecatcher or screen
Design for an eyecatcher or screen
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1720–1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationSherborne Castle, Dorset, United Kingdom
Design for an eyecatcher or screen
Design for an eyecatcher or screen
Description: Preliminary design for the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Preliminary design for the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)draftsman unknown (Office of Works)
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES84354
Accession numberVol 147/159
Preliminary design for the Royal Mews,...
Preliminary design for the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Description: Preliminary design for the grand entrance to the Great Court, the Royal Mews,...
Preliminary design for the grand entrance to the Great Court, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES84356
Accession numberVol 147/161
Preliminary design for the grand...
Preliminary design for the grand entrance to the Great Court, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Description: Design for a manège on the west side of the Great Court, the Royal Mews,...
Design for a manège on the west side of the Great Court, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions16 3/4 × 25 3/4 in. (42.7 × 65.6 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES66586
Accession number8/2/2
Design for a manège on the west...
Design for a manège on the west side of the Great Court, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Description: Unexecuted design for a freestanding manège, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Unexecuted design for a freestanding manège, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions12 3/4 × 10 3/4 in. (32.6 × 27.4 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES66587
Accession number8/2/3
Unexecuted design for a freestanding...
Unexecuted design for a freestanding manège, the Royal Mews, Charing Cross
Description: Design for a royal state bed
Design for a royal state bed
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1730–1740
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O238683/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number3436:392
Design for a royal state bed
Design for a royal state bed
Description: Sketch of the wedding of Anne, Princess Royal, to William, Prince of Orange
Sketch of the wedding of Anne, Princess Royal, to William, Prince of Orange
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1734
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and grey and brown ink, over graphite
Dimensions19.5 × 18.3 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1927-0721-1
Accession number1927,0721.1
Sketch of the wedding of Anne, Princess...
Sketch of the wedding of Anne, Princess Royal, to William, Prince of Orange
Description: Design for the ceiling of the Gallery of the White House, Kew
Design for the ceiling of the Gallery of the White House, Kew
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1731
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationSotheby's Picture Library
Design for the ceiling of the Gallery of...
Design for the ceiling of the Gallery of the White House, Kew
Description: The classical gateway and Gothic seat
The classical gateway and Gothic seat
Posted by:John Carlson
May 22
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleLandscape Designer/Architect
Creation datec. 1730
Object typePark/Garden
LocationRousham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The classical gateway and Gothic seat
The classical gateway and Gothic seat
Description: The garden front of Rousham House
The garden front of Rousham House
Posted by:John Carlson
May 22
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1730
Object typeArchitecture
LocationRousham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The garden front of Rousham House
The garden front of Rousham House
Description: Design for an obelisk in Wrest Park
Design for an obelisk in Wrest Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1728
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsInk and pencil on paper
Dimensions14 × 7 1/2 in.
LocationBedfordshire Record Office, Bedford, United Kingdom
http://bedsarchivescat.bedford.gov.uk/Details/archive/110300648
Accession numberL33/109
Design for an obelisk in Wrest Park
Design for an obelisk in Wrest Park
Description: Design for a houseboat, for Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, of Wilton House
Design for a houseboat, for Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, of Wilton House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William; Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1732–1737
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, gray wash
LocationWiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Accession number2057/F6/13
Design for a houseboat, for Henry...
Design for a houseboat, for Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, of Wilton House
Description: Ruggiero conducted to Alcina by two of her maidens
Ruggiero conducted to Alcina by two of her maidens
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1735
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and brown ink and brown wash, over graphite
Dimensions8 5/8 × 7 1/4 in. (21.9 × 18.2 cm)
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1927-0721-9
Accession number1927,0721.9
Ruggiero conducted to Alcina by two of...
Ruggiero conducted to Alcina by two of her maidens
Description: Lord Wildfire and other studies
Lord Wildfire and other studies
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, bistre wash
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Accession numberWA 1925.342.40a
Lord Wildfire and other studies
Lord Wildfire and other studies
Description: Title page illustration
Title page illustration
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Engraved by Paul Fourdrinier
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1730
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving
Dimensions20 1/2 × 13 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (51.9 × 35.2 × 3.5 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession numberbookcase 50 shelf A
Title page illustration
Title page illustration
Description: Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House, the obelisk, and Kent with dog
Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House, the obelisk, and Kent with dog
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions14 1/8 × 11 5/8 in. (35.7 × 29.3 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 20
Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House,...
Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House, the obelisk, and Kent with dog
Description: Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House, with Kent seated by the obelisk
Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House, with Kent seated by the obelisk
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
Dimensions11 3/4 × 14 3/4 in. (29.8 × 37.4 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession number26A, 17
Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House,...
Burlington Lane gate at Chiswick House, with Kent seated by the obelisk
Description: Unexecuted preliminary design for Queen Caroline's Library, St. James's Palace
Unexecuted preliminary design for Queen Caroline's Library, St. James's Palace
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1736
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and ink, sepia wash
Dimensions13 × 17 7/8 in. (32.7 × 45.3 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES84362
Accession numberSM Vol 147/197
Unexecuted preliminary design for Queen...
Unexecuted preliminary design for Queen Caroline's Library, St. James's Palace
Description: Design for a chimneypiece for Chiswick House
Design for a chimneypiece for Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1724
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
Design for a chimneypiece for Chiswick...
Design for a chimneypiece for Chiswick House
Description: Alternative design or part-elevation of the Royal Mews (not as built)
Alternative design or part-elevation of the Royal Mews (not as built)
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1731–1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
Dimensions9 3/4 × 15 in. (24.6 × 38 cm)
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES84355
Accession numberSM Vol 147/160
Alternative design or part-elevation of...
Alternative design or part-elevation of the Royal Mews (not as built)
Description: Plan, elevation, and part section of a church
Plan, elevation, and part section of a church
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1685–1748
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168835/drawing-kent-william/
Accession number9141
Plan, elevation, and part section of a...
Plan, elevation, and part section of a church
Description: View at Tivoli
View at Tivoli
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1709–1719
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink and wash
Dimensions10 1/4 × 7 1/8 in. (26.1 × 20.3 cm)
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168872/drawing-kent-william/
Accession numberE.896-1928
View at Tivoli
View at Tivoli
Description: Part of the decoration in Parma Cathedral for the betrothal of Elizabeth Farnese to...
Part of the decoration in Parma Cathedral for the betrothal of Elizabeth Farnese to Philip V of Spain
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)From Kent, "Remarks by way of Painting & Archit.," the diary of Italian tour with Thomas Coke, fol. 17v.
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1714
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink
Dimensions9 3/4 × 7 5/8 × 7/8 in. (24.8 × 19.5 × 2 cm)
LocationBodleian Library, University of Oxford
Accession numberM. S. Rawl D. 1162
Part of the decoration in Parma...
Part of the decoration in Parma Cathedral for the betrothal of Elizabeth Farnese to Philip V of Spain
Description: Sinopia of Jupiter and Semele
Sinopia of Jupiter and Semele
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1722–1723
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsRed ocher on plaster
LocationKensington Palace, London
Sinopia of Jupiter and Semele
Sinopia of Jupiter and Semele
Description: Sketch design for the east front of Esher Place
Sketch design for the east front of Esher Place
Posted by:John Carlson
Nov 02
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1732
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPencil, pen and brown ink and wash
Dimensions23 × 38 cm
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O168903/drawing-william-kent/
Accession numberE.361-1986
Sketch design for the east front of...
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