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Design

1849-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is one of several designs, by Pugin, for interior decoration and furniture made for Earl Somers by J.P. Crace in 1849 and 1850. Pugin received £20 for his work with J.P. Crace at Eastnor Castle. The work-table, octagon table, walnut book case and the chandelier were specially designed for the commission, but other pieces of furniture such as X-frame chairs seem to have been adapted by Crace from designs sent to him by Pugin in 1849 for his general use as a furniture maker.

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

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pencil on tracing paper
Brief description
Tracing of tile for Eastnor Castle; A.W.N. Pugin, 1849-1850.
Physical description
Tracing of tile shown in D.679-1908.
Dimensions
  • Height: 178mm
  • Width: 180mm
Style
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Summary
This is one of several designs, by Pugin, for interior decoration and furniture made for Earl Somers by J.P. Crace in 1849 and 1850. Pugin received £20 for his work with J.P. Crace at Eastnor Castle. The work-table, octagon table, walnut book case and the chandelier were specially designed for the commission, but other pieces of furniture such as X-frame chairs seem to have been adapted by Crace from designs sent to him by Pugin in 1849 for his general use as a furniture maker.

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. 192-194.
Collection
Accession number
D.680-1908

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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