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Figure studies and a head fot the mosaic decoration of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral

Drawing
14/05/1878 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chalk drawings of figure studies and a head for a mosaic decoration on the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral.


Object details

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Object type
TitleFigure studies and a head fot the mosaic decoration of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Chalk drawing on paper.
Brief description
Chalk drawing by Sir Edward John Poynter: Figure studies and a head for the mosaic decoration of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. 1 of 4 sheets.
Physical description
Chalk drawings of figure studies and a head for a mosaic decoration on the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral.
DimensionsVarious sizes.
Marks and inscriptions
Each stamped E J P (monogr.). E. 5314 dated May 14.78 ; E. 5317 Dec. 22.781. (Inscription from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921)
Object history
The finished design for this mosaic decoration was exhibited at the R.A., 1882.
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921
Collection
Accession number
E.5317-1919

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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