Study for the lower north elevation of the western body, east half

WRE/3/3/6

1685

Sir Christopher (1632–1723) Wren, Nicholas (c.1662–1736) Hawksmoor

Brown ink over pencil under-drawing. 32.0 x 45.9 cm, on modern paper mount, 35.0 x 50.2 cm. Countermark: IHS surmounted by cross, over RC.

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