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Original Puginiana

Drawing
October 1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is one of a number of designs for Perry Hall, Handsworth, Birmingham, for Mrs John Perry Gough. The volume is valuable for providing details of the young Pugin's attempt at a business venture.

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-52) is widely considered as one of the most significant and influential architects, designers and theorists of the 19th century. Following his conversion to Catholicism in 1835, he identified the Gothic style with Christian architecture and his work and writings inspired and framed the Gothic Revival. In 'Contrasts', published in 1836, he condemned classical forms and ardently praised 14th and 15th-century architecture. Pugin is best remembered for his work on the Palace of Westminster.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOriginal Puginiana (series title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink on white notepaper
Brief description
A.W.N. Pugin. One of 32 pages in a volume of designs, bound in black morocco, titled 'Original Puginiana'; 1830-1831.
Physical description
f.12. letter and account (on a folded sheet) for Mrs Gough, from Pugin, 27 October 1830.
Dimensions
  • Bound book height: 425mm
  • Bound book width: 300mm
  • Letter height: 226mm
  • Letter width: 374mm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Madam / The receipt of your favour of the / 23rd gives me much pleasure as it expresses / your approbation of the furniture sent. [etc.]' (The letter goes on to discuss an 'accident' that occurred to a table top. He apologises for requesting money in the previous letter. Further information on delivery dates and correcting mistakes in his accounts. He asks for £60. List of furniture and prices.)
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Summary
This is one of a number of designs for Perry Hall, Handsworth, Birmingham, for Mrs John Perry Gough. The volume is valuable for providing details of the young Pugin's attempt at a business venture.

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-52) is widely considered as one of the most significant and influential architects, designers and theorists of the 19th century. Following his conversion to Catholicism in 1835, he identified the Gothic style with Christian architecture and his work and writings inspired and framed the Gothic Revival. In 'Contrasts', published in 1836, he condemned classical forms and ardently praised 14th and 15th-century architecture. Pugin is best remembered for his work on the Palace of Westminster.
Bibliographic reference
Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, pp. 182-185.
Collection
Accession number
E.63-1955

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