Drawing
c.1847
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This carpet design by Pugin features an ornate pattern of diamonds and quatrefoils embellished by flowers and foliage. The inscription seems to indicate that the design was intended for the Library of the House of Lords but it does not seem to have been used. This design was, however, used for the carpet supplied in 1973 for the House of Lords Committee room known as the 'Moses Room'.
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-52) is widely considered as one of the most significant and influential architects, designers and theorists of the 19th century. Following his conversion to Catholicism in 1835, he identified the Gothic style with Christian architecture and his work and writings inspired and framed the Gothic Revival. In 'Contrasts', published in 1836, he condemned classical forms and ardently praised 14th and 15th-century architecture. Pugin is best remembered for his work on the Palace of Westminster.
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-52) is widely considered as one of the most significant and influential architects, designers and theorists of the 19th century. Following his conversion to Catholicism in 1835, he identified the Gothic style with Christian architecture and his work and writings inspired and framed the Gothic Revival. In 'Contrasts', published in 1836, he condemned classical forms and ardently praised 14th and 15th-century architecture. Pugin is best remembered for his work on the Palace of Westminster.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen and ink with red, green, blue and beige washes. |
| Brief description | Design by A.W.N. Pugin for a carpet, probably for the House of Lords Library. |
| Physical description | Design for a carpet. |
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| Production type | Design |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Carpet for Libraries' |
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| Summary | This carpet design by Pugin features an ornate pattern of diamonds and quatrefoils embellished by flowers and foliage. The inscription seems to indicate that the design was intended for the Library of the House of Lords but it does not seem to have been used. This design was, however, used for the carpet supplied in 1973 for the House of Lords Committee room known as the 'Moses Room'. Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-52) is widely considered as one of the most significant and influential architects, designers and theorists of the 19th century. Following his conversion to Catholicism in 1835, he identified the Gothic style with Christian architecture and his work and writings inspired and framed the Gothic Revival. In 'Contrasts', published in 1836, he condemned classical forms and ardently praised 14th and 15th-century architecture. Pugin is best remembered for his work on the Palace of Westminster. |
| Bibliographic reference | Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, p. 208.
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| Accession number | D.806-1908 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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