Identity area
Reference code
ABC/88
Title
Studies of Ornamental Design
Date(s)
- [1848-1851] (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(1806-1871)
Biographical history
One of the evening masters of Head Government School of Design, Somerset House.
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Scope and content
An in-depth analysis of ornamental design with examples from selected buildings, some examples include detailed drawings to scale, showing context. A visual analysis is included, with some drawings in colour. Plates included are: The Theatre of Parma; Stucco Work in the Circular Saloon at the Villa Panfili, Rome; Fresco Ceiling in the Verospi Palace, Rome; Jewel Embroidery; Old English Diapers; On the Ancient Roman Glass Vase; Statuettes in SIlver; An Arabesque Panel; Chalice from the Church of San Domenico, Perugia; Ancient German Applique Embroidery; The Gallery Ceiling, Blickling Hall, Norfolk.
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Corners scuffed, loose pages.