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Design for an Oblong Ceiling with an Oval Centre

Attributed to James Wyatt British
Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Robert Adam British, Scottish
18th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Design for an Oblong Ceiling with an Oval Centre
  • Artist: Attributed to James Wyatt (British, Weeford, Staffordshire 1746–1813 near Marlborough, Wiltshire)
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Robert Adam (British, Kirkcaldy, Scotland 1728–1792 London)
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Medium: Pen and ink
  • Dimensions: sheet: 13 9/16 x 17 in. (34.4 x 43.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
  • Object Number: 34.78.2(21)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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