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Architectural Design

ca. 1860-1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pencil, pen, and watercolour design of an elevation of a portion of an arcade in an ecclesiastical space. A figure of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus is set within an arch on the left. Two male figures are set within another arch on the right. The one on the left holds a sword and book while the other on the right holds a cross. A rose window is included between them. The baldachins above the three figures are decorated in jewel and gold colours.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pencil, pen, and watercolour on paper
Brief description
William Burges. Arcade in an ecclesiastical space. Virgin Mary with Jesus and male figures. English, ca.1860-1880.
Physical description
Pencil, pen, and watercolour design of an elevation of a portion of an arcade in an ecclesiastical space. A figure of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus is set within an arch on the left. Two male figures are set within another arch on the right. The one on the left holds a sword and book while the other on the right holds a cross. A rose window is included between them. The baldachins above the three figures are decorated in jewel and gold colours.
Dimensions
  • Width: 47cm
  • Length: 58cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Half of the [ill.] of [ill.] Romanus' (Inscribed in the top left corner.)
  • Notes about details. (Included throughout the drawing.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
8824:63

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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