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Reference code
ABC/177
Title
The designs of Inigo Jones, consisting of plans and elevations for public and private buildings. Published by William Kent, with some additional designs in 2 vols. Vol I.
Date(s)
- 1770 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 volume
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Name of creator
(1573-1652)
Biographical history
Architect and theatre designer
ODNB entry: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/15017
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Scope and content
Volume 1/2 - A book dedicated to the works of Inigo Jones consisting of a series of plates of plans and elevations to scale for public and private buildings. Plates included are: The general view of the Palace designed for Whitehall; The general plan of the Palace designed for Whitehall; The general plan of the Principal Apartments of the Palace; The plan of the King's Apartments; The front of the Palace next to the Park; The front of the Palace next to the river; The section of the Palace; The section of the King's Apartment; The section of the Chapel; The section of the Banquetting Hall; The plan of the ceiling of the Banquetting House; Designs for Windows; Venetian Windows; Designs for Doors; A design for Temple-Bar; Rustic Gates; Piers and Columns; Design for Chimenys; Designs for a public Gallery; A building of the Earl of Burlington's at Chiswick; The inside of the Octagonal Hall.
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Language of material
- English
- French
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
broken front cover, scuffed corners and spine