Brass of Thomas Pounder in St. Mary Quay Church, Ipswich

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Brass of Thomas Pounder in St. Mary Quay Church, Ipswich is a 1850 by W. Vince Cook, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: W. Vince Cook
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a man and a woman standing side by side, dressed in long robes. The man holds a branch with leaves, and the woman clutches a string of beads. Behind them, two small children kneel, looking up. The background is packed with tiny carved details—flowers, crosses, and strange symbols—all framed by a thick border. Notice how the artist used tiny lines to create shading, giving the figures depth. The crosses and religious symbols hint at a story tied to faith. Want to see more like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A pen drawing by W. Vince Cook from 1850 depicts a brass memorial of Thomas Pounder, a merchant, located in St. Mary Quay Church, Ipswich.

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About the artist

Artist

W. Vince Cook

W. Vince Cook drew church brasses in 19th-century England. Their surviving sheet, Brass of Thomas Pounder in St. Mary Quay Church, Ipswich, traces a life-sized figure etched into metal centuries ago. The drawing…

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