Brief description: Design for a 3 light stained glass window depicting an angel holding the world
Proposed design for the window on the south window depicting an angel holding the world in the centre light. An Emperor penguin is in the left light and a submarine in the right light. The window is dedicated to Engineer Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald William Skelton. Skelton (1872-1956) was the Chief Engineer and official photographer on the Discovery Expedition (1901-1904), an early exploration of Antarctica led by Robert Scott, who later died racing to the South Pole. The globe held by the angel and the penguin are references to Skelton's exploratory career: Discovery is famous for discovering a large colony of Emperor penguins. The submarine is a reference to his illustrious naval career, which he partially served in the submarine service. The window is 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 artwork design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 5.1957
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 207 mm, Width: 230 mm
Original location: Aldingbourne Church, Aldingbourne, Sussex
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source: Edwards, J
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.14.44
