Drawing
ca. 1878 (made)
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In 1878, eight architects, including William Burges, were invited to submit drawings for the Truro Cathedral. With an orthodox 13th century composition in mind, his designs show the church made up of two west end towers, three portals, and a crossing spire with a free use of sculptural ornamentation throughout. After preliminary drawings though, he never completed or submitted his designs. Therefore his plans for the cathedral were not carried out in the built form.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen, pencil and watercolour on tracing paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, Pen, pencil, and watercolour, Truro Cathedral, William Burges, English, ca. 1878. |
| Physical description | Pen, pencil, and watercolour drawing of four male saints on tracing paper. The first man in the far left wears a long dark robe with a hood and a cross on it. He has a halo, holds a cross, and is barefoot. The second figure wears purple robes and a mitre. He holds a book and staff. The third figure wears green robes and a mitre. He holds the model of a building and a staff. The fourth figure wears blue and red robes and holds a book and sword. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Truro Cathedral' (Inscribed at the bottom towards the left.) |
| Credit line | Purchased, 1891. |
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| Summary | In 1878, eight architects, including William Burges, were invited to submit drawings for the Truro Cathedral. With an orthodox 13th century composition in mind, his designs show the church made up of two west end towers, three portals, and a crossing spire with a free use of sculptural ornamentation throughout. After preliminary drawings though, he never completed or submitted his designs. Therefore his plans for the cathedral were not carried out in the built form. |
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| Accession number | D.324-1891 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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