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Woburn Abbey: the grotto
RIBA5361
NOTES: Woburn Abbey became the seat of the Russell family in 1547 and of the Dukes of Bedford from 1694. The Abbey was largely rebuilt between 1744 and 1790 by Henry Flitcroft and Henry Holland. The house and park were opened to the public in 1955.
Design for ornamental plasterwork, featuring a putto, shell and scrolled motifs
RIBA22469
NOTES: This drawing is by an unidentified Austrian or south German architect.
Design for an ornamental fountain incorporating small flag-like banners and featuring cornucopia and shell motifs surmounted by a female statue standing on a globe
RIBA29600
NOTES: This drawing is by an unidentified 19th century English architect.
Design for an ornamental fountain featuring cornucopia and shell motifs and surmounted by a small female statue seated on a globe
RIBA29601
NOTES: This drawing is by an unidentified 19th century English architect.
Design for, or study of, a decorative panel or relief carving featuring shell and birds motifs
RIBA35699
NOTES: This is one of four studies by an unidentified 18th or 19th century draughtsman (possibly German). Each drawing has been inscribed with the word 'Pontormo'. The design may therefore relate to the work of Italian Mannerist artist Jacopo Pontormo (1494-1557) or to the area of Pontorme in Empoli, Tuscany.
Design for, or study of, a decorative panel or relief carving in the form of a fountain featuring bull and shell motifs
RIBA35702
NOTES: This is one of four studies by an unidentified 18th or 19th century draughtsman (possibly German). Each drawing has been inscribed with the word 'Pontormo'. The design may therefore relate to the work of Italian Mannerist artist Jacopo Pontormo (1494-1557) or to the area of Pontorme in Empoli, Tuscany.
