A collection of plates meant to draw architectural parallels between several examples of ecclesiastical Architecture from 12th and 13th century England. The buildings included are the following Abbey Churches: Fountains; Kirkstall; Furness; Roche; Byland; Hexham; Jervaulx; Whitby; Rievaulx; Netley; Bridlington; Tintern; St. Mary's, York; Guisborough; Selby; Howden.
Sharpe, Edmund (1809-1877), architect
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.
Richardson, Charles James (1806-1871), artist
