Brief description: Design for a 3 light stained glass window depicting St Francis
Proposed design for the window on the north side depicting St Francis, who surrounded by birds, a rabbit, a badger and floral motifs. St Francis is in the centre light, with angels in the left and right lights holding banners. 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: 11.1957
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 219 mm, Width: 320 mm
Original location: Selworthy Church, Selworthy, Somerset, 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:2024.14.40
