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Reference code
ABC/178
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 II.
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 2/2 - 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 plan and elevation of a Country House; The upper plan and elevation of a Lodge; The principal plan and elevation of a House; The principal plan and elevation of a House with and Arcade; The principal plan and elevation of a Circular Building; The plan and elevation of an Octagonal Building; The lower plan of a design for Belvoir-Castle; The lower plan of a building with four distinct Aprtments; The lower plan of a Palace with two large courts; The lower plan of a Palace consisting of five courts with Arcades; The plan and elevation of a design of a building with Portico's; The plan of the Arcade and front of the Dormitory at Westminster; A design for a School and 40 Alms-Houses; The plan of a Church of Santo Georgio at Venice; A view of Wentworth House in Yorkshire.
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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