Drawing
1853 (made)
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William Burges embarked on his Long Journey through France in April of 1853. It was during this exploration that Burges pursued a cultivated education of the French Gothic Style. Amiens Cathedral was one of the several buildings that he viewed and studied on this trip.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Pencil on paper |
Brief description | Drawing, Amiens Cathedral, Pencil, William Burges, English, 1853. |
Physical description | Pencil drawing of the south door on the west front of Amiens Cathedral. The portal's ceiling is in the shape of a pointed arch and life-size sculptures of saints are depicted in the walls. Several notes about the entire space's decoration are included throughout the drawing. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Amiens W. Front S. Door' (Inscribed in the bottom right corner.) |
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Summary | William Burges embarked on his Long Journey through France in April of 1853. It was during this exploration that Burges pursued a cultivated education of the French Gothic Style. Amiens Cathedral was one of the several buildings that he viewed and studied on this trip. |
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Accession number | D.588-1897 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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