Artwork
'Panells of Drawing room'
'Panells of Drawing room' is a drawing by the Romanticist artist A.W.N. Pugin. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
A.W.N. Pugin drew up these designs in 1847-48 for a new house in Derbyshire. He worked with J.G. Crace to decorate the home in an Elizabethan style. Pugin filled the ceiling panels with floral motifs.
The client called the finished rooms “beautiful and grand.”
Pugin was big on Gothic revival details in the 1800s.
These drawings live at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
'Panells of Drawing room' is a drawing by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, created in 1847-48 as part of a design for Burton Closes, a newly built house in Derbyshire.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts designs for ceiling panels in the drawing room, featuring floral motifs. It reflects Pugin's work on domestic interiors and his collaboration with J.G. Crace to achieve an Elizabethan style.
Technique & Style
Pugin's design showcases his adherence to the Gothic Revival style, characterized by intricate details and a preference for medieval forms. The use of floral motifs in the ceiling panels demonstrates his approach to decorative design.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of a comprehensive set of designs for Burton Closes, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The decoration was executed according to Pugin's design and remained intact as of 1979.
Context
Pugin's work on Burton Closes was part of his broader contribution to the Gothic Revival movement, which he championed through his designs and writings, including 'Contrasts' (1836).
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was an English architect, designer, artist and critic with French and Swiss origins.
