14 [PIAZZA, COVENT GARDEN.] Plate IX.
Watercolour. 12 by 10¾ in.
A piece of the Piazza designed by Inigo Jones is here shown.
The letters “PS” are stamped on the lower left-hand corner of the drawing, a proof that it was in the collection of Paul Sandby, but according to the pencil note beneath it was by Thomas Sandby. Each brother drew subjects of this character. They were accomplished artists, and foundation members of the Royal Academy. Thomas was the first R.A. Professor of Architecture. Paul is believed to have been the first in this country who practised the art of aquatint.
By T. Sandby, R.A. (1721-1798). Lent by H.M. the King.
15 CHURCH OF ST. DUNSTAN-IN-THE-EAST DURING RECONSTRUCTION.
Pen and wash drawing. 16½ by 17½ in.
After the Great Fire Wren rebuilt the church in his usual style excepting the tower, which is a bold attempt at Gothic with a spire on four flying buttresses. In 1817, the body of the church having become dilapidated, it was resolved to take it down and rebuild it to match the tower. The first stone of the new structure was laid on 26 November of that year. If the date under this drawing be correct, the work must have proceeded slowly. The roof is off, but Wren’s renaissance arches still remain.
Date 1819. Lent by Sir E. Coates.
16 [OLD SOMERSET HOUSE AND GARDEN.] Plate X.