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Drawing
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, born 1812 - died 1852 - Enlarge image
Drawing
- Date:
1846
- Artist/Maker:
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, born 1812 - died 1852 (designer)
Crace, John Gregory, born 1809 - died 1889 (to be executed by, maker) - Materials and Techniques:
Pencil with red, yellow and green washes
- Museum number:
D.628-1908
- Gallery location:
In Storage
This design by Pugin is for the carpet for the throne of the House of Lords Chamber. The rose, labelled white, is show coloured red as it was in the executed carpet which was in place for the opening of the House of Lords in 1847. The design of throne carpet remained unaltered in 1980. This design is referred to in two letters of 1846 from Pugin to J.G. Crace.
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.
