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Design

c. 1844-8 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two studies for the front elevation of a large house or public building. The reverse shows a rough study for the composition of 'Struggling Figures,' in this case possibly for the 'Brazen Serpent' painting. The watermark is of Britannia in an oval, framed.

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Brief description
Design by Alfred Stevens, two studies for the front elevation of a large house or public building, pencil, c. 1844-8.
Physical description
Two studies for the front elevation of a large house or public building. The reverse shows a rough study for the composition of 'Struggling Figures,' in this case possibly for the 'Brazen Serpent' painting. The watermark is of Britannia in an oval, framed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.2cm
  • Width: 32.6cm
Dimensions taken from Romney Towndrow, Kenneth, The Works of Alfred Stevens at the Tate Gallery. London: Published by the Tate Gallery Trustees, 1950.
Credit line
Gifted from the Tate Gallery, date of receipt 11th October 1974. Gift refers to objects E.21 to 380-1975.
Bibliographic references
  • Romney Towndrow, Kenneth. The Works of Alfred Stevens at the Tate Gallery. London: Published by the Tate Gallery Trustees, 1950.
  • Romney Towndrow, Kenneth. The Works of Alfred Stevens at the Tate Gallery. London: Published by the Tate Gallery Trustees, 1950.
Other number
N.G. No. 3399 LII - National Gallery number
Collection
Accession number
E.226-1975

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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