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Design for a blind
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, born 1812 - died 1852 - Enlarge image
Design for a blind
- Object:
Design
- Date:
ca.1848 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, born 1812 - died 1852 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
Pencil and green wash on paper
- Museum number:
D.698-1908
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level D, case E, shelf 1B
Object Type
This is the design for a roller blind for the original decorative scheme at the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the few designs that A.W.N. Pugin did for printed textiles. The design shows repeating motifs inspired by Gothic arches. Pugin frequently used this as a framework for his patterns.
Place
A.W.N. Pugin was in charge of decorative furnishings for the Houses of Parliament, known at the time as the New Palace of Westminster. The pattern for the blind uses the symbols of roses and crowns, both associated with royalty and the aristocracy. Pugin frequently used these symbols in his designs for The Palace of Westminster as they represent the authority of Crown and Parliament.
Design & Designing
There are three versions of this design in the Museum's collections. They are done on different scales and show how Pugin made alterations to the leaves. Pugin frequently made a number of different versions of his designs, changing them until he was happy.
