Artwork
Design for St Mary's Church, St Marylebone
Design for St Mary's Church, St Marylebone is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Chambers. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a design for St Mary's Church, St Marylebone, created by Sir William Chambers in the early 1770s. It presents a detailed architectural plan for the church, showcasing the architect's vision.
Technique & Style
The drawing is a sectional view, depicting the church as if cut in half to reveal its internal spaces. Colour is used to indicate cut surfaces and describe the layout, demonstrating a technique still employed by architects today.
History & Provenance
Commissioned in 1770, this design was one of two schemes proposed by Chambers, with this particular drawing showing the more elaborate domed option. Despite its polished presentation, the project was ultimately delayed and built to a different design in 1818.
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