Design for St Mary's Church, St Marylebone
1774
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1774
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is an architectural drawing by Chambers for St Mary's Church in London, made in the early 1770s. It shows two possible designs: one with a spire, one with a dome. This image is the dome version. The drawing is a ‘section’ view—like the building was sliced in half to show inside spaces. Color marks where walls were cut open so you can see the layout. It’s a polished presentation piece, meant to impress clients. See how Chambers used color and line to sell his idea. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
