Drawing
late 19th century (made)
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One of seven leaves with studies of architectural detail at Someries Castle, Bedfordshire. On the reverse are slight sketches of the altar and the east (?) window of the church of Saints Peter and Paul, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire.
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Materials and techniques | Metal-point, pencil, pen and ink and water-colour |
Brief description | Drawing by Edward William Godwin, one of seven studies of architectural detail at Someries Castle, Bedfordshire. Metal-point, pencil, pen and ink and water-colour, late 19th century. |
Physical description | One of seven leaves with studies of architectural detail at Someries Castle, Bedfordshire. On the reverse are slight sketches of the altar and the east (?) window of the church of Saints Peter and Paul, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire. |
Dimensions | The drawings in this series are described as being of various sizes |
Marks and inscriptions | (Inscribed by the artist with notes, measurements etc.) |
Credit line | Given by Mr Edward Godwin, son of the artist |
Object history | Some of the architectural details of Someries Castle were reproduced on p.100 of Vol.28 of The Building News, January to June 1875. This drawing is one of 191 loose leaves, from various sketchbooks by the artist, dated 1851 to 1884. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1963 . London: HMSO, 1964. |
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Accession number | E.385-1963 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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