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Sketch design for interior decoration of Leighton Hall, to be executed by J.G. Crace

Design Drawing
1851-2 (made)
Artist/Maker
A.W.N. Pugin (designer)
Place of origin
Britain (made)

Pen and ink and pencil on paper


Object details

Categories
Designs
Drawings
Interiors
Object type
Design drawing
TitleSketch design for interior decoration of Leighton Hall, to be executed by J.G. Crace
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink over pencil, with later alterations in pencil
Pen and Ink
Pencil
Drawing
Brief description
One of 8 sheets of designs for mural and ceiling decoration of Leighton Hall, Welshpool; by A.W.N. Pugin, to be executed by J.G. Crace
Physical description
Pen and ink and pencil on paper
Dimensions
  • Height: 243mm
  • Width: 425mm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed 'Leighton Hall / A.W. Pugin' on an old mount to the drawing, probably in J.G. Crace's hand; 'Door' and with some measurements in another hand; 'curtains behind doors; like the town hall centres [?}; and scale in another hand.
Object history
This drawing seems to have been made in the same way as E.1519-1912, with outlines provided. One surround to a door and a low dado is shown in non-gothic style in pencil in another hand. The rest of the design is by Pugin with a panelled dado and panelled surround to the other door, which has an elaborate frieze and cresting above it. Two Renaissance paintings are shown hanging on the wall. This room has not been identified in the house as it existed in 1979. It would seem that the large room to the south of the great hall, which became the library, was originally two rooms.
Bibliographic references
  • Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, p. 238.
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1912, London, Printed for His Majesty’s Stationery Office 1913
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.1524-1912

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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