Brief description: Design for a 3 light stained glass window depicting St Francis
Proposed stained glass design for the south side of chapel of St Elizabeth (easternmost window) depicting St Francis in the centre light with animals. In the left and right lights, cherubs hold banners, and all are set against a quarry background. 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: 9.1942
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 261 mm, Width: 375 mm
Original location: Chingford Parish Church, Chingford, 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:2024.14.30
