Balaam, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension

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Balaam, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
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Balaam, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension

Datenot dated
MediumInk and graphite on paper
Dimensionscomposition: 12 1/4 × 3 15/16 in. (31.1 × 10 cm)
sheet: 13 3/4 × 6 3/16 in. (34.9 × 15.7 cm)
Credit LineAcquisition Fund, 2015
Object number2015-6.1
On View
Not on view
Label TextThis drawing is for Shields’ decoration of the Chapel of the Ascension in Bayswater, London (begun 1882; completed 1910). The Chapel, was meant for quiet contemplation with a decorative scheme that was non-denominational, but firmly Christian in iconography. Shields spent the last 27 years of his life at work on the chapel, which was bombed during the Blitz of World War II and demolished in 1969. Drawings and a few very rare photographs are all we have left today of this extensive project.
Image Not Available for Study for the Woodwork of the Chapel of the Ascension (North End)
Study for the Woodwork of the Chapel of the Ascension (North End)
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for The Penitent Corinthian, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
The Penitent Corinthian, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for Korah, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Korah, Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for "The Contentious Man," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
"The Contentious Man," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for "The Missionary Bishop Patteson," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
"The Missionary Bishop Patteson," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for "Wisdom," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
"Wisdom," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for "The Malicious Babbler," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
"The Malicious Babbler," Study for the Chapel of the Ascension
Frederic James Shields
not dated
Image Not Available for Study for "The Blind Man of Bethsaida"
Study for "The Blind Man of Bethsaida"
Frederic James Shields
c. 1890-1910
Image Not Available for Study of a Branch of Fig Leaves
Study of a Branch of Fig Leaves
Frederic James Shields
c. 1875-1890
Image Not Available for Apple Blossom
Apple Blossom
Frederic James Shields
c. 1878
Image Not Available for Sketch for Medallion, "For Dogs Have Compassed Me..."
Sketch for Medallion, "For Dogs Have Compassed Me..."
Frederic James Shields
c. 1890-1910
Image Not Available for Sketch for Medallion
Sketch for Medallion
Frederic James Shields
c. 1890-1910
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