Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Robert Adam, 1728–1792, British
Title:
Headfort House, Ireland: Detail of the Lady's Room Ceiling
Date:
1772
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, pen and black ink, and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches (33.7 x 54 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in pen and brown ink: "Great Oval frame for the Cieling of the Lady's Room over Saloon | For the Earl of Bective"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.2.804
Classification:
Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
ceilings | Neoclassical | architectural subject | architectural drawings | ornament
Associated Places:
Ireland | Kells | Headfort House
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:12213