Augustus Bryett 1890-1963

Description

• Augustus Bryett
• The West Front of The church of St. Martins in the Fields, Westminster; and St Martin in the Fields, Westminster

• the first extensively inscribed u.c.: James Gibbs Architect/The original church which existed since the/time of Henry VIII was much decayed and in/danger of falling, Gibbs was appointed to/design the present building several schemes/were prepared including a circular Church/which was approved but laid aside on account/of cost building commenced 1721 finishd 1726 / cost £32,000 the ceiling of the nave is elliptical / Gibbs considered better for sound than semi/circular, enriched with panels by Signori Artairi and Bagutti Walls Portland Stone. Gibbs Architecture; the second inscribed u.c.: The Church of St. Martin in the Fields / Westminster; both further inscribed with architect's notes

• pen and grey wash over pencil in original washline mount
• 27 by 69 cm., 50 by 27 1/4 in.

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