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Victoria and Albert Museum
Drawing

Drawing, William Burges, ca. 1878

William Burges, portrait

William BurgesEnglish, 1827–1881

Drawing

ca. 1878 · Drawing

May one see it?

Not receiving at present

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

On the map Museum page

About the work

In 1878, eight architects, including William Burges, were invited to submit drawings for the Truro Cathedral. With an orthodox 13th century composition in mind, his designs show the church made up of two west end towers, three portals, and a crossing spire with a free use of sculptural ornamentation throughout. After preliminary drawings though, he never completed or submitted his designs. Therefore his plans for the cathedral were not carried out in the built form.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

ca. 1878

18271881

Accession number: D.295-1891

What it shows

Plan oblique drawings Elevation Nativity Truro

In the catalog

Gothic Revival England

Sources

Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Drawing, William Burges, mid-19th century

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Drawing, William Burges, ca. 1850 - 1881

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ca. 1850 - 1881 · Not on view · Victoria and Albert Museum

Drawing, William Burges, ca. 1850 - 1881

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ca. 1850 - 1881 · Not on view · Victoria and Albert Museum

Drawing, William Burges, ca. 1850 - 1881

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ca. 1850 - 1881 · Not on view · Victoria and Albert Museum

Drawing, William Burges, ca.1850-1881

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ca.1850-1881 · Not on view · Victoria and Albert Museum

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Drawing — William Burges · ART WIKI