| Author |
Willement, Thomas, 1786-1871 |
| LoC No. |
12014040
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| Title |
A concise account of the principal works in stained glass that have been executed by Thomas Willement of London, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Thomas Willement,1840.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A concise account of the principal works in stained glass that have been executed by Thomas Willement" is a descriptive catalog authored by T. Willement, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, likely written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a detailed account of the various stained glass works completed by Willement throughout his career, highlighting a variety of projects executed for churches, manor houses, and institutions across England. The book provides a glimpse into the artistry and significance of stained glass during this period. The content of the book is structured chronologically, presenting a numbered list of stained glass windows and pieces created by Willement from 1812 to 1840. Each entry typically includes the location, specific details about the window, and descriptions of the heraldic designs and religious imagery depicted within. Through this catalog, readers can appreciate not only the artistic prowess of Willement but also gain insights into the historical and cultural contexts of the locations he worked in, as well as the families and benefactors associated with each project. The meticulous documentation reveals the transition and evolution of stained glass artistry in Victorian England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
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| Subject |
Glass painting and staining -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68515 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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