Original Design of an Illumination & Transparency, part of which was executed by the Command of the Queen in June 1762, In honour of His Majesty's Birthday

Edité par [London], 1775

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Engraving by D. Cunego. Adam's design for a surprise for George III's 25th birthday Robert Adam was probably introduced to the Royal Family by Lord Bute, fellow Scotsman and patron. Queen Charlotte employed him to create a large, temporary folly in the garden of Buckingham House. As shown here, several portals held large painted linens. These were allegories showing George III as a bringer of peace and prosperity (the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War had recently been signed). These painting were illuminated from behind and the overall effect must have been quite grand. Adam clearly succeeded in making a structure that was festive, triumphant and regal. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia, is clearly very like the archaeological investigations Piranesi was making at the same time of similar ruins. Piranesi's friendship and passion for Roman Classicism were seminal influences on Adam, and the greatest single factor, other than his own talent, in the work Adam produced on his return to England. Upon his return, the brothers launched their career by building the Adelphi from the Thames to the Strand in London, which although not a commercial success at the time, included one of London's most cherished buildings, the Adlephi Theatre. Together, the Adam brothers designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England, including such bastions of English architecture as Kenwood House, Keddlestone Manor, and Syon House. To the interiors of their English country houses, the Adams brought wonderful ornamental elements in niches, lunettes, festoons and reliefs. Their classically designed buildings were so numerous in London that they changed the prevailing feel of the city and established their brand of neo-Classicism as the model of elegance and importance. It is asserted that the brothers originated the concept of the uniform facade attached to the typical English row house, an architectural device that distinguishes London buildings. This monumental contribution is evidenced in the Adams' designs for Portland Place and Fitzroy Square, and these were used as architectural models for the whole city. The brothers brought their talents into other areas by designing furniture to complement their beautiful interiors and by creating and publishing a treatise of design entitled 'Works in Architecture'. The work was published in three volumes over an extended span of time, beginning in 1773, with the final volume being published posthumously in 1822. Cf. Brunet I.47; cf. Lowndes I, p.8.

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Original Design of an Illumination & Transparency, part of which was executed by the Command of the Queen in June 1762, In honour of His Majesty's Birthday
Auteur
ADAM, After Robert (1728-1792) & James (d.1794)
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[London]
Année de publication
1775
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Architecture & Design

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