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Topographical drawing

Drawing
1838 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mainz, Rheinland-Pflaz. Cathedral. Studies of the carved figures of three late 15th century or early 16th century Bishops.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTopographical drawing
Materials and techniques
Pencil
Physical description
Mainz, Rheinland-Pflaz. Cathedral. Studies of the carved figures of three late 15th century or early 16th century Bishops.
Dimensions
  • Height: 176mm
  • Width: 260mm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed in ink 'Tombs in Nave Cathedral Mayence' and signed and dated in monogram 'AWP / 1838'.
Object history
According to Pugin's diaries, he stayed in Mainz from 1 to 2 August 1838. Pugin visited Mainz again from 29 to 30 July 1845.
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Bibliographic reference
Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, p. 286.
Collection
Accession number
E.70-1970

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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