Brief description: Design for a 5 light stained glass window depicting the ascension
Proposed design for the west window depicting the ascension, with Christ in the centre light. Christ has an angel on each side and a group of figures below, all encompassed in a floral wreath motif. The window is set against a quarry background. The tracery lights depict angels and inscriptions. The design bears the 'Chester Consistory Court' approved mark dated 2.4.1962. This design was created by Christopher Webb (1886–1966), an English stained glass designer based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He studied at the Slade School of Art and was then articled to Sir Ninian Comper. During his active career from 1920 to 1964 he produced over 400 windows with a distinctive character and style.
Object type: preparatory art work design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 11.1961
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 291 mm, Width: 388 mm
Original location: Heswall Parish Church, Heswall, Cheshire, England
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source:
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.14.110
