Brief description: Two designs for 2 light window depicting St Hugh of Lincoln and St Wilfrid
Proposed design for the two single light windows depicting St Hugh of Lincoln and St Wilfrid. Both windows have a clear quarry background and both saints are depicted stood between two columns with their attributes. St Hugh is shown with a swan and St Wilfrid, a seal. Both lights include a heraldic crest and space for an inscription. 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: 1
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 222 mm, Width: 498 mm
Original location: Eastbourne College, Eastbourne, Sussex, 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:2024.14.193
