Drawing
ca. 1850 (made)
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This is one of a number of designs for picture frames for the Earl of Shrewsbury. Pugin and J. G. Crace collaborated on the decoration of Alton Towers for the Earl of Shrewsbury.
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.
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
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink over pencil, with later alterations in pencil |
| Brief description | One of 7 sheets of designs for the Chapel at Alton Towers; A.W.N. Pugin, 1844, 1850. |
| Physical description | Pen and ink and pencil on paper |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Alton Chapel Picture frames'
'frames for Alton'
'2 of these double frames / 2 single ones'
'all oil gilding' (with measurements) |
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| Summary | This is one of a number of designs for picture frames for the Earl of Shrewsbury. Pugin and J. G. Crace collaborated on the decoration of Alton Towers for the Earl of Shrewsbury. 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. |
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| Accession number | E.1508-1912 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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