Study-elevation and part-plan of the lower storey of the north side, west half, with the western steps

WRE/3/3/8

1685

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

Pen and brown ink over pencil under-drawing. Laid paper. 34.5 x 47.9 cm. Countermark: IHS surmounted by a cross, over RC.

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