Drawing
c. 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 | A letter with a design for a rectangular panel; A.W.N. Pugin, c. 1847. |
Physical description | Design for a rectangular decorative panel contained a bugle and foliage, contained in a letter. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'to match the colours of the ceiling'
'My dear Sir / I think the arrangement you propose / is very good for the cove but there should / be a bugle horn in the centre panel / with foliage etc / ever yours truly / A. Welby Pugin. |
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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.875-1908 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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