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Design for panel on east/ rear elevation of Science Schools, South Kensington

Design
1871 (made)
Artist/Maker
Moody, Francis Wollaston (designer)

Design for panel of a seated male nude in profile reading a book. The letter 'C' is to the upper left of the figure. The reverse shows the same in reverse without the modelling.


Object details

Categories
History of the V&A
Designs
Object type
Design
TitleDesign for panel on east/ rear elevation of Science Schools, South Kensington (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Ink
Chalk
Pencil
Paper
Drawn
Brief description
F. W. Moody and assistants, design for panel modelled in low relief on east/rear elevation of Science Schools, South Kensington: seated male nude in profile, lettered 'C'. 1871, probably.
Physical description
Design for panel of a seated male nude in profile reading a book. The letter 'C' is to the upper left of the figure. The reverse shows the same in reverse without the modelling.
Dimensions
  • Maximum height height: 76.5cm (Note: irregular sides)
  • Width: 55.1cm
Bibliographic references
  • Cole, Alan S. 'On the Art of "Sgraffito" Decoration', in Papers Read at the Royal Institute of British Architects: Session 1872-73. London: Royal Institute of British Architects, 1873, pp. 127-140, esp. pp. 128-130
  • Filmer-Sankey, William and others. Building Conservation Management Plan: Prepared for the Victoria and Albert Museum, April 2013, revised edn. London: Alan Baxter, 2013, esp. pp. 321-326
  • Physick, John. The Victoria and Albert Museum: The History of Its Building. London: The Victoria & Albert Museum, 1982, esp. pp. 151-154
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.175-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
Record URL
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