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Drawing

mid 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a vaulted ceiling in Great Witley Chapel. It shows three large panels for larger paintings with smaller panels of decoration around them. This includes foliated features as well as flowers and scrollwork.

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Brief description
James Gibbs. Design for vaulted ceiling at Great Witley Chapel, Worcestershire. Mid 18th century
Physical description
Design for a vaulted ceiling in Great Witley Chapel. It shows three large panels for larger paintings with smaller panels of decoration around them. This includes foliated features as well as flowers and scrollwork.
Dimensions
  • Length: 37.1cm
  • Width: 49cm
Object history
Part of a guard book formed of 49 drawings. Most are original designs by Sir William Chambers for interior decorations.
Collection
Accession number
2216:34

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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