Drawing
October 1847 (made)
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This design was made by A.W.N. Pugin for C.R. Scott-Murray, Danesfield, Berkshire.
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 | Pencil on blue notepaper |
| Brief description | Design for a christening mantel; A.W.N. Pugin, October 1847. |
| Physical description | Sketch design for a christening mantle, and full size detail. The mantel is semi-circular with a border including the initials 'SM' along the straight side. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Blue velvet; white silk lining; the horns to be embroidered in yellow silk; border real size; SM on this side' (with colour notes.) |
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| Summary | This design was made by A.W.N. Pugin for C.R. Scott-Murray, Danesfield, Berkshire. 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, pp. 191-192.
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| Accession number | D.1129-1908 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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