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Thornhill was originally commissioned to carry out this project but his estimate was considered unreasonably high and the commision went to the painter and architect, William Kent (1685-1748). Thornhill inscribed the sheet with a scale, the dimensions and orientation of the design. He drew the design in pen and ink, using wash to accentuate the illusionistic three-dimensionality of the decorative elements. He also added yellow wash to give the impression of gold.","physicalDescription":"Drawing in pen and ink with yellow wash. Design for the cupola room at Kensington Palace. The central panel encloses a foliated boss and is broken at the middle of each side with shell motifs. The middle of the base of each trapezoid panel is broken by pyramidal groups of vases and putti. 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