SNN117187 - Architectural drawing of Drayton House

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Type	Drawing
Title	Architectural drawing of Drayton House
Author/Originator	Sir James Thornhill
Date/Year	1699-1716
British Museum Index Number	1884,0726.40.41

Abstract/Summary

Leaf from a sketchbook containing 149 leaves with studies for figure-compositions, portraits and landscapes, many of which are for decorative works Plan of part of Drayton House, Northamptonshire; the Great Hall, vestibule and dining room. 1699-1716

External Links (1)

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1884-0726-40-41 (Link to British Museum website)

Description

Location

British Museum 1884,0726.40.41

Referenced Monuments (1)

1826/1/1 Drayton House (Building)

Referenced Events (0)

Record last edited

Aug 11 2026 9:57AM

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