'End Elevation of Crozier Case'
Design Drawing
1849 to 1850 (made)
1849 to 1850 (made)
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This tracing is made from Pugin's original. The design is of particular interest because it shows Pugin's interpretation of Celtic decorative patterns.
J.G. Crace worked for the 6th Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth and was asked to decorate the main rooms of Lismore Castle. Pugin was reluctant to provide designs because he knew little about the family. He charged £20 for the set of drawings in 1850. It is probably that much of Pugin's detail was altered in execution. Crace supervised the work which took some time to complete. He provided furniture and fittings after Pugin's death.
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.
J.G. Crace worked for the 6th Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth and was asked to decorate the main rooms of Lismore Castle. Pugin was reluctant to provide designs because he knew little about the family. He charged £20 for the set of drawings in 1850. It is probably that much of Pugin's detail was altered in execution. Crace supervised the work which took some time to complete. He provided furniture and fittings after Pugin's death.
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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| Title | 'End Elevation of Crozier Case' (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on tracing paper |
| Brief description | Elevation, sections and details of a case for pastoral staff, for Lismore Castle; A.W.N. Pugin, 1849-1850. |
| Physical description | Elevations, sections and full size details of a case for a pastoral staff. Scale: 1 1/2 in. to 1 ft. and full size. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'End Elevation of Crozier Case'
'Lismore Castle'
'Half full size' |
| Credit line | Presented by J. D. Crace, Esq. |
| Object history | This drawing is not in Pugin's hand but follows the design shown on E.1491-1912. |
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| Summary | This tracing is made from Pugin's original. The design is of particular interest because it shows Pugin's interpretation of Celtic decorative patterns. J.G. Crace worked for the 6th Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth and was asked to decorate the main rooms of Lismore Castle. Pugin was reluctant to provide designs because he knew little about the family. He charged £20 for the set of drawings in 1850. It is probably that much of Pugin's detail was altered in execution. Crace supervised the work which took some time to complete. He provided furniture and fittings after Pugin's death. 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.1492-1912 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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