Architectural Drawing
1797 (made)
Studies of church vaulting, on paper, in pencil. The study depicts a view upwards towards the decorative vaulting. It is dated 'Aug / 97.' On the reverse side of the page is a rough sketch of vaulting looking towards the east window in a church.
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Materials and techniques | Pencil on paper |
Brief description | Drawing of church vaulting, dated 'Aug / (17)97.' |
Physical description | Studies of church vaulting, on paper, in pencil. The study depicts a view upwards towards the decorative vaulting. It is dated 'Aug / 97.' On the reverse side of the page is a rough sketch of vaulting looking towards the east window in a church. |
Credit line | Accepted by H M Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria & Albert Museum, 2000 |
Object history | This drawing belongs to a folio of architectural drawings of churches and cathedrals relating to Sir James Hall's 'Essay in the Origin, History and Principles of Gothic Architecture', 1797, complete edition 1813. |
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Accession number | E.291-2001 |
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Record created | February 21, 2001 |
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