A Design for the King's Booth on Ascot Heath c. 1780
Pencil, pen and ink and watercolour | 22.2 x 32.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 914676
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A pen and watercolour drawing of a two-storied pavilion in a railed enclosure, with an external flight of steps to an upper viewing platform or balcony. On each side of the building is a sentry in uniform. In the background are tents and horses. With a large tree in the background on the left. Mounted with a pink and grey wash lined border, and inscribed below on the mount, 'A Design for the Kings Booth on Ascot Heath by T Sandby'. In pencil on the mount is the lot number 3 - 5/5.
Thomas Sandby was an architect and Deputy Ranger for Windsor Great Park and completed designs for various royal architectural projects. The first permanent Royal Stand at Ascot was erected by John Nash in 1822.Provenance
Possibly at Paul Sandby estate sale (Christie's, 3 May 1811, lot 5); probably acquired by George IV when Prince of Wales at Colnaghi, 5 June 1811, 1 guinea, described as 'Design for the King's Booth at Ascot by Paul Sandby'
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, pen and ink and watercolour
Measurements
22.2 x 32.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 14676