Gothic Architecture

Pugin, A. Gothic Ornaments, Selected From Various Ancient Buildings, Both in England and France, During the Years 1828, 1829, and 1830: By Augustus Pugin, architect: Exhibiting Numerous Specimens of every description of Decorative Detail, from the Eleventh to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century. Drawn on Stone by J.D. Harding, Esq., or executed Under hcs Superintendence. 4to., 1854 91 lithographic plates Contemporary, rubbed, half morocco binding, gilt.

This classic sourcebook of decorative motifs contains 100 plates of copyright-free Gothic designs, meticulously reproduced from rare 19th-century engravings. Many are floral and foliate designs rendered from panels, capitals, borders, brackets, friezes, grotesques and other decorative elements from such architectural landmarks as New College Chapel at Oxford, Rouen Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Kenilworth Castle, Eltham Palace and the tomb of the Earl of Warwick.

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