1842
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Drawing attributed to Pugin is a 1842 by A.W.N. Pugin, depicting Fireplace, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a detailed fireplace, likely from a grand room. The fireplace is ornate, with carvings and patterns on the mantel and surrounding walls. It has a large, open space in the center for a fire. The drawing is done in a precise style, with careful attention to detail. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create depth and texture in the image. If you're interested in learning more about architectural drawings, you might want to explore the work of A.W.N. Pugin, who was known for his detailed and ornate designs.
A drawing attributed to A.W.N. Pugin from 1842 depicts a fireplace design featuring a carved frieze of combatants below an architectural overmantel. The overmantel rises in a truncated triangular shape, framed by three niches and topped with battlements from which small figures emerge. The drawing’s attribution to Pugin is uncertain, as neither the design nor the architectural style aligns completely with his typical work.
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Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was an English architect, designer, artist and critic with French and Swiss origins.
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