St James's Palace: 'The two State Apartments on the general layout, linked to the remains of the old house' 1714

Pen and ink, watercolour and wash with pencil | 33.3 x 47.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 926302

Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)

Description

A groundplan of St James's Palace, showing Vanbrugh's design for a new south facade. The plan of the existing palace is coloured grey while the proposed new sections are coloured pink.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pen and ink, watercolour and wash with pencil

Measurements

33.3 x 47.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
St James's Palace
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural drawings
References

Other number(s)

RL 26302

Alternative title(s)

Les Deux Grands Appartements du dessin general adjointez au reste de la veille maison.

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