Who created "Design for Stained Glass Windows"?

Design for Stained Glass Windows was created by John Gregory Crace in 19th century.

When was "Design for Stained Glass Windows" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Design for Stained Glass Windows"?

Design for Stained Glass Windows is Pen and black and brown ink, with touches of watercolor, over graphite.

Is "Design for Stained Glass Windows" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Stained Glass Windows is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Stained Glass Windows

John Gregory Crace

19th century

Medium

Pen and black and brown ink, with touches of watercolor, over graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 7 1/8 x 4 in. (18.1 x 10.2 cm) mount: 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Dodge and Fletcher Funds, 1967

Accession Number

67.736.28

Tags

Windows

Art Historical Context

John Gregory Crace's *Design for Stained Glass* (19th century) exemplifies the Victorian fascination with Gothic Revival architecture and decorative arts. As a member of the renowned Crace family—leading British interior decorators and designers—Crace specialized in ecclesiastical and opulent commissions, creating intricate patterns for churches, palaces, and public spaces. This preparatory drawing captures the meticulous planning behind stained glass, a medium that transformed architecture by flooding interiors with vibrant, symbolic light during the 19th-century Gothic resurgence. Rendered ...

Design for Stained Glass Windows

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