Drawing
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London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- The museum
About the work
This splendid design by Pugin features two alternating patterns set within an outline in the shape of a linked diamond. One pattern consists of a trefoil with a stalk and the other a quatrefoil flower with two leaves either side of a stalk. It did not exist in the building in 1980 and seems to be an example of the large amount of temporary decoration that was put up for the opening of the House of Lords in April 1847.
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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.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- D.809-1908
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
