Elevation and part-plan of the lower west wall of the portico, south side

WRE/3/3/11

1685–86

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

Pen and brown ink over pencil under-drawing, with pen shading and additions in pencil. Smooth laid paper, with irregular vertical crease on left side and dirt staining to the left of this. 35.5 x 48.6 cm. Countermark: IHS surmounted by a cross, over CDG

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WRE/3/3/10, WRE/3/4/1, WRE/3/4/3, WRE/3/4/4