Description: According to Ison, Georgian Buildings, this was Gandy's first design for Doric House, Sion Hill and is the 'Design of a Gallery' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1803 (4 years before the print was made). The building was completed about 1810 by Charles Spackman as a gallery and residence for Barker. Designed for Thos. Barker Esqr.
Jos. Gandy Esqr. A.R.A. Engraved by Eastgate. London. Published as the Act directs, 1st October 1807 by John Bell, weekly Messenger office, Southampton Street, Strand for the British Academy. Copper-engr.