Design
c.1847
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This design by Pugin for the ceiling of the Queen's Room in the House of Lords Library was probably completed by the time the House of Lords was opened in April 1847. The decoration features cinqfoil flowers and foliage and a trefoil and leaf border and survives unaltered.
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 with red, green and blue washes |
| Brief description | Design by A.W. N. Pugin for ceiling in Queen's Room at the Houses of Parliament |
| Physical description | Full size design for one quarter of a square ceiling panel |
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| Production type | Design |
| Marks and inscriptions | Pricked for transfer |
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| Summary | This design by Pugin for the ceiling of the Queen's Room in the House of Lords Library was probably completed by the time the House of Lords was opened in April 1847. The decoration features cinqfoil flowers and foliage and a trefoil and leaf border and survives unaltered. 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, p. 207.
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| Accession number | D.667-1908 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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