Drawing
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
This design by Pugin is one of two sheets of designs in the V&A's collections for the ceiling panels of the Derby Room House of Lords Library. Some alterations indicate the enlargement of the central pine-cone feature which is surrounded by leaves. This decoration was probably completed by the time that the House of Lords was opened in April 1847 and survives unaltered.
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.668-1908
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
