Who painted 'Passage next to Drawing Room'?

'Passage next to Drawing Room' was painted by A.W.N. Pugin in 1848.

Where can I see 'Passage next to Drawing Room'?

'Passage next to Drawing Room' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is 'Passage next to Drawing Room'?

'Passage next to Drawing Room' is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

'Passage next to Drawing Room'

A.W.N. Pugin , 1848

'Passage next to 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

Overview

This drawing, 'Passage next to Drawing Room', is part of a comprehensive set of designs by Augustus W.N. Pugin for Burton Closes, a newly built Elizabethan-style house in Bakewell, Derbyshire, commissioned by John Allcard.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing specifically focuses on the design for a passage adjacent to the drawing room, reflecting Pugin's Gothic Revival approach to domestic interiors, influenced by his Catholic conversion and admiration for 14th-15th century architecture.

Technique & Style

Characterized by a border similar to Pugin's design for the entrance hall (see D.871-1908), this work showcases his consistent aesthetic within the project, blending Gothic elements with the picturesque Elizabethan style of the house.

History & Provenance

Created for John Allcard's Burton Closes, the drawing is part of a rare, complete set of Pugin's design drawings for the house, complemented by coloured trials by J.G. Crace, offering insight into Pugin's original intentions.

Context

Reflecting Pugin's post-1835 Catholic influence and his advocacy for Gothic Revival as expressed in 'Contrasts' (1836), this work contrasts with classical forms he criticized, aligning with the broader Romanticism movement's emphasis on emotion and historical forms.

Legacy

As part of Pugin's oeuvre, 'Passage next to Drawing Room' contributes to his legacy as a pivotal figure in the Gothic Revival, known for works like the Palace of Westminster, influencing architectural and design practices of the 19th century.