Brief description: Photograph of a design for a 6 light stained glass window depicting the resurrection and the crucifixion
Proposed design for the windows which show the Resurrection and the Crucifixion in the central lights. The other lights show scenes from the life of Christ including the annunciation and visitation. The design is part watercolour and part pencil. The design was approved by the London Diocesan Advisory Panel on 30 June 1953. 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: 5.1953
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 303 mm, Width: 519 mm
Original location: St James' Church, Piccadilly, London, 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:2024.14.131
