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Durham County Council (1888 - 1974)

Reference: CC/Education Catalogue Title: Durham County Council (1888 - 1974) Area: Catalogue Category: Local Authority Records Description: County Education Department: County Hall: Painting of the Building of Durham Cathedral by T.W. Pattison

Covering Dates: 1963

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  • Durham County Council (1888 - 1974)
    • Preliminary Drawings for the Painting of the Building of Durham Cathedral by T.W. Pattison (Ref: CC/EDUCATION 225-228)

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Preliminary Drawings for the Painting of the Building of Durham Cathedral by T.W. Pattison (Ref: CC/EDUCATION 225-228)

This painting depicts a view of the building of the Cathedral which began in 1093. It was commissioned for the opening of County Hall in 1963 and can be found in the Durham Room

Ref: CC/EDUCATION 225

Pencil sketch of the whole picture, c.1963
(1 paper, 74 cm. x 33.5 cm.)

Ref: CC/EDUCATION 226

Pencil sketches of details of various pillars and a perspective view of the nave, c.1963 Also: a pencil and watercolour sketch of the whole picture incorporating figures, c.1963
(1 paper, 55 cm. x 36.5 cm.)

Ref: CC/EDUCATION 227

Watercolour and charcoal sketch showing a general view with figures and a background landscape, c.1963
(1 paper, 55.5 cm. x 18 cm.)

Ref: CC/EDUCATION 228

Watercolour and charcoal sketch of the construction from a different angle, c.1963 (1 paper, 56 cm. x 20 cm.)



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