Topographical drawing
1819
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1819
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows four detailed sketches of church parts. On the left, there’s a tall, twisted candle holder and a cross with a curved top. In the middle, a tall, pointed door with fancy carvings looks like it’s made of stone. To the right, a statue stands in a niche, and a small table with carvings sits below it. The artist focused on the tiny details of Gothic-style church design. These kinds of drawings were often used to plan real buildings. Look up A.W.N. Pugin to see more of his detailed church designs.
