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Drawing of the cantoria of Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Drawing
ca.1860-80
Artist/Maker

Mid to late 19th century drawing by John N. Smith of the side elevation of the cantoria of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Drawn for stage 22 (d) of the 'Course for Designers, Ornamentalists, and those intending to be Industrial Artists' and submitted for a Science and Art Department Certificate.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDrawing of the cantoria of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and wash
Brief description
Mid to late 19th century drawing by John N. Smith of the side elevation of the cantoria of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Drawn for stage 22 (d) of the 'Course for Designers, Ornamentalists, and those intending to be Industrial Artists' and submitted for a Science and Art Department Certificate.
Dimensions
  • Height: 43cm
  • Width: 30.5cm
Gallery label
Study of the side elevation of the cantoria, Santa Maria Novella, Florence About 1860-1880 John Smith was a student at the National Art Training School, now the Royal College of Art, London. He followed the ‘Course for Designers, Ornamentalists, and those intending to be Industrial Artists’. This drawing was made for stage 22 (d) of the course: ‘Studies of historic styles of ornament’. Pen and ink and watercolour Designed by John N. Smith Inscribed in ink: ‘End Elevation’ Museum no. E.1966-1909 (2013)
Associated object
5895-1859 (Depiction)
Collection
Accession number
E.1966-1909

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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