Brief description: Design for a 3 light stained glass window depicting Richard of Chichester
Proposed design for the chancel window on the north side depicting Bishop Richard of Chester in the centre light, surrounded by a floral wreath. Heraldic shields can be seen in the left and right lights. 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 art work design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 12.1952
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 220 mm, Width: 371 mm
Original location: St Saviour's Church, 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:2024.14.77
