Drawing of the rail of Mary Queen of Scots' tomb

1903

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Drawing of the rail of Mary Queen of Scots' tomb is a 1903 by John T. Pote-Norris, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John T. Pote-Norris
When & what style?: 1903
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a tall, black metal fence with pointed tops and vertical bars. The top has fancy scrollwork and small decorative shapes. The fence stands on a base that looks heavy and solid. The label at the bottom says it’s the tomb rail for Mary Queen of Scots. The drawing includes a scale to show how big it really is—over three feet tall. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this drawing in person.

The story of this work

Overview

A pen and ink drawing from 1903 depicts the rail of Mary Queen of Scots' tomb.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

John T. Pote-Norris

John T. Pote-Norris made detailed pencil drawings of church woodwork in early 1900s London. His prints show altar rails and tomb carvings inside St. Mary Woolnoth, St. Clement Danes, and other Wren churches. He focused…

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