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Arrangement for Laying Tiles in Three Colours

Print
1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This print shows a variety of tile pattern arrangements, designed by the British architect Henry Godwin. He uses only three colours: red, black and yellow. Prints such as these were designed for the use of craftsmen and builders to be used as models or patterns.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleArrangement for Laying Tiles in Three Colours (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Print on paper
Brief description
'Arrangement for Laying Tiles in Three Colours' by Henry Godwin, probably Britain, 1870
Physical description
Print with arrangements for tile laying, in black, yellow and red
Dimensions
  • Height: 58.3cm
  • Width: 48.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
Arrangement for laying tiles in three colours Designed & drawn by Henry Godwin, architect (registered)
Subject depicted
Summary
This print shows a variety of tile pattern arrangements, designed by the British architect Henry Godwin. He uses only three colours: red, black and yellow. Prints such as these were designed for the use of craftsmen and builders to be used as models or patterns.
Collection
Accession number
22679

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Record createdDecember 7, 2005
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