Design
1849-1850 (made)
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Tiles were executed exactly following this design. 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.
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 |
| Brief description | Design for a tile for Eastnor Castle; A.W.N. Pugin, 1849-1850. |
| Physical description | Design for a tile with the initial 'S' and foliage details set within a frame for the surround of the fireplace. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '7in. tiles; cream white; blood red; yellow; Query-Blood red? Yes' |
| Object history | Tiles were executed exactly following this design. |
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| Summary | Tiles were executed exactly following this design. 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.
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.679-1908 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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