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Sketch for decoration of large arch end of South Court west side

Design
nineteenth century (made)
Artist/Maker

Watercolour design consisting of three central panels, the upper and lower with inscriptions 'SCULPTURE' and 'ARCHITECTURE', the central is a scene comprising of three figures. On either side of the panels are two vertical decorative green and blue bands in a foliate design.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSketch for decoration of large arch end of South Court west side (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour, pencil, pen (?) on paper
Brief description
Original designs and studies for decorations and terra cotta work for South Kensington Museum, Godfrey Sykes, watercolour, pen (?), pencil, paper
Physical description
Watercolour design consisting of three central panels, the upper and lower with inscriptions 'SCULPTURE' and 'ARCHITECTURE', the central is a scene comprising of three figures. On either side of the panels are two vertical decorative green and blue bands in a foliate design.
Dimensions
  • Height: 340mm
  • Width: 196mm
Marks and inscriptions
SCULPTURE. ARCHITECTURE
Collection
Accession number
8128:1

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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