Drawing
1700-1749 (made)
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Design for obituary monument, showing a male figure leaning against an urn, with foliated decoration surrounding the monument.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Architectural drawing. |
| Brief description | Architectural design by James Gibbs, 18th century. Design for an obituary monument. Pen and wash on paper. |
| Physical description | Design for obituary monument, showing a male figure leaning against an urn, with foliated decoration surrounding the monument. |
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| Credit line | Purchased by the Museum with the aid of contributions from W.C. Alexander, Esq. ; Prof. W. R. Lethaby, F.S.A., F.R.I.B.A. ; Herbert Read, Esq., F.R.I.B.A, ; and A. B. Yetes, Esq., F.R.I.B.A. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.3641-1913 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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