There are no elevations preserved which fit these plans, but Smithson has left a number of specimens of his way of dealing with the exterior of his buildings. The most important in size is illustrated in Fig. [17]. It follows the usual lines of the period with its mullioned windows, large horizontal cornices, arcaded entrance, balustraded parapets, and curly central gable; but it is rather clumsy compared with most of John Thorpe’s elevations. So, also, is the elevation of “My Ladye Cookes house in Houlborn” (Fig. [18]) to which additional interest is lent by the fact that it is dated 1619. This front, with its large dominating pediment and circular-headed window has a later touch about it, and has lost most of the light-hearted piquancy which characterises the work of the preceding fifty years.
Fig. 18.—Lady Cook’s House in Holborn, 1619.
From the Smithson Collection.
Fig. 19.—PERSPECTIVE OF PALACE, WHITEHALL.
Fig. 20.—THE RIDING-HOUSE AT WELBECK, 1622.
From the Smithson Collection.
