Artwork
Details of the Bute Chapel Screen
Details of the Bute Chapel Screen is a drawing by William Henry Dashwood Caple. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1850 drawing by William Henry Dashwood Caple is a detailed, measured architectural study of the Bute Chapel Screen at St. John's Church in Cardiff, presented in pen and ink.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on documenting the design and construction of the Bute Chapel Screen, highlighting its architectural elements through various views.
Technique & Style
Executed in pen and ink, the work features precise technical drawings, including elevations, plans, sections, and detailed views, with scale notations (e.g., 'one inch per foot') ensuring accuracy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1850 by William Henry Dashwood Caple, the drawing's current location is the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it is accessible for public viewing.
Context
As an architectural study, it reflects 19th-century practices of detailed documentation of religious architecture, specifically the Gothic Revival elements evident in the Bute Chapel Screen.
Artist & collection
Artist
This late 19th-century British artist drew architectural details with a sharp pencil.
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