Architectural Drawing
1896
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This is a design drawing in pencil, ink and wash on paper by Philip Webb. Recto contains a design of a memorial inscription for Archibald Macdonald, teacher at the Polnish School in Arisaig. The drawing contains a note in ink regarding the materials to be used and the way in which the letters should be rendered. Also indicated in the note is that the memorial slab should be placed over the door of the schoolmaster's house. Recto is signed and dated 17 July 1898 and bears a line of red wash that goes across part of the inscription. There is a note that reads, 'see over for other work.' Verso contains a design for a fireplace, including a plan, elevation and sections of various parts. Notes in pencil indicate the materials and a note in pen, possibly added later by another person, reads, 'Fireplace at Saint Peter's parish room, sent Nov 1 1884 to W Lawrence and (illegible).'
Philip Speakman Webb (Oxford, 1831-Sussex, 1915) was a prominent British architect who designed numerous buildings throughout Great Britain. Known for his contributions to British vernacular architecture, Webb was also a skilled draughtsman, and designer of tableware, tiles, stained glass, and furniture. He also designed gravestones and memorials for his friends and clients. Webb lent his hand to many collaborative projects and worked closely with his colleagues, namely William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Edward Burne Jones. His precise drawings of animals, particularly birds, frequently adorn tiles, stained glass, textiles, and wallpaper produced by Morris and Co. Webb is best known for designing Morris’ Red House in Bexleyheath, as well as Clouds House, Naworth Castle, and several London town houses. Among his other accomplishments, Webb is attributed with laying the groundwork for the Arts and Crafts and Modern movements, establishing longstanding principles in historic preservation, and creating some of the most influential designs still studied and celebrated today.
Philip Speakman Webb (Oxford, 1831-Sussex, 1915) was a prominent British architect who designed numerous buildings throughout Great Britain. Known for his contributions to British vernacular architecture, Webb was also a skilled draughtsman, and designer of tableware, tiles, stained glass, and furniture. He also designed gravestones and memorials for his friends and clients. Webb lent his hand to many collaborative projects and worked closely with his colleagues, namely William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Edward Burne Jones. His precise drawings of animals, particularly birds, frequently adorn tiles, stained glass, textiles, and wallpaper produced by Morris and Co. Webb is best known for designing Morris’ Red House in Bexleyheath, as well as Clouds House, Naworth Castle, and several London town houses. Among his other accomplishments, Webb is attributed with laying the groundwork for the Arts and Crafts and Modern movements, establishing longstanding principles in historic preservation, and creating some of the most influential designs still studied and celebrated today.
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Brief description | Design drawing for gravestone of Archibald Macdonald and design for a fireplace by Philip Webb, 1896 |
Physical description | This is a design drawing in pencil, ink and wash on paper by Philip Webb. Recto contains a design of a memorial inscription for Archibald Macdonald, teacher at the Polnish School in Arisaig. The drawing contains a note in ink regarding the materials to be used and the way in which the letters should be rendered. Also indicated in the note is that the memorial slab should be placed over the door of the schoolmaster's house. Recto is signed and dated 17 July 1898 and bears a line of red wash that goes across part of the inscription. There is a note that reads, 'see over for other work.' Verso contains a design for a fireplace, including a plan, elevation and sections of various parts. Notes in pencil indicate the materials and a note in pen, possibly added later by another person, reads, 'Fireplace at Saint Peter's parish room, sent Nov 1 1884 to W Lawrence and (illegible).' |
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Credit line | Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the estate of John Brandon-Jones and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2014 |
Object history | This object is part of a set of 278 designs and drawings formerly in the collection of John Brandon-Jones. Brandon-Jones was an architect and architectural historian. |
Summary | This is a design drawing in pencil, ink and wash on paper by Philip Webb. Recto contains a design of a memorial inscription for Archibald Macdonald, teacher at the Polnish School in Arisaig. The drawing contains a note in ink regarding the materials to be used and the way in which the letters should be rendered. Also indicated in the note is that the memorial slab should be placed over the door of the schoolmaster's house. Recto is signed and dated 17 July 1898 and bears a line of red wash that goes across part of the inscription. There is a note that reads, 'see over for other work.' Verso contains a design for a fireplace, including a plan, elevation and sections of various parts. Notes in pencil indicate the materials and a note in pen, possibly added later by another person, reads, 'Fireplace at Saint Peter's parish room, sent Nov 1 1884 to W Lawrence and (illegible).' Philip Speakman Webb (Oxford, 1831-Sussex, 1915) was a prominent British architect who designed numerous buildings throughout Great Britain. Known for his contributions to British vernacular architecture, Webb was also a skilled draughtsman, and designer of tableware, tiles, stained glass, and furniture. He also designed gravestones and memorials for his friends and clients. Webb lent his hand to many collaborative projects and worked closely with his colleagues, namely William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Edward Burne Jones. His precise drawings of animals, particularly birds, frequently adorn tiles, stained glass, textiles, and wallpaper produced by Morris and Co. Webb is best known for designing Morris’ Red House in Bexleyheath, as well as Clouds House, Naworth Castle, and several London town houses. Among his other accomplishments, Webb is attributed with laying the groundwork for the Arts and Crafts and Modern movements, establishing longstanding principles in historic preservation, and creating some of the most influential designs still studied and celebrated today. |
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Accession number | E.473-2014 |
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Record created | June 17, 2014 |
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