Humphry Repton (1752-1818)
Designs for the Pavilion at Brighton: View from the stables 1806
Pen and ink with watercolour over pencil | 48.7 x 34.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 918071.d
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A watercolour showing Repton's planned landscaping of the grounds at Brighton Pavilion, looking from the stables across the proposed bason (with an orchestra stand on the right) towards a town entrance manned by a porter. When placed under 918071.c, the viewer is able to see the view Repton would create for someone standing just inside the stables.
This drawing is part of Repton's Red Book for Brighton Pavilion (970493) submitted to George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) in 1806.Provenance
Presented to George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) by the artist, 1806
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Medium and techniques
Pen and ink with watercolour over pencil
Measurements
48.7 x 34.5 cm (sheet of paper)