Humphry Repton (1752-1818)
Designs for the Pavilion at Brighton: Design for an Orangerie. 1806
Watercolour over pencil | 52.8 x 33.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 918081
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A watercolour showing the Orangerie with a flap to show it with and without glass according to the season. A ground plan is below. The accompanying text reads: 'Design for an Orangerie, the frame and Glass removed in Summer it forms a Chiosk.'
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
Watercolour over pencil
Measurements
52.8 x 33.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 18081