Sketchbook, various from 1970-2010, n.d.
Original housing labelled by Richard Shirley Smith as:
'A83 & VENEZIA, SOANE Drawings and Rome Drawings, 1961, ROMA'
Comprises:
Rough sketches and detailed drawings, in paint, ink and pencil, for a variety of projects including:
Books: Messer Pietro Mio (1985), The Testament of Charlotte B (1988) and Enchanting Paths to Paradise (1992)
Murals and large-scale pieces: The Doric Villa (1976-1977), decorated clavichord (1980-1981), Holland Villas Road (1981-1982), obelisks (1982, 1985), Greys Court (1985), Eaton Square (1988), Doncaster (1989), Princes Gate (1990), Regalian Project (1991), Buckland (1992), narrow boat (1992) and Stowe temple (date unknown)
Sir John Soane Museum auction project (2010)
Dates
- Creation: various from 1970-2010, n.d.
Extent
1 box (1 volume)
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. 21920/33
Bibliography
- Borgia, L. and Bembo, P. Messer Pietro Mio (Libanus Press, 1985)
- Biggs, C. The Testament of Charlotte B (Libanus Press, 1988)
Creator
- From the Collection: Shirley Smith | Richard | b 1935 | artist (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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