FDA-A.847:6-2019
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.847:6-2019
Object type
Identification
Title
Wall Cross
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Ceramic wall cross, with matt white textured surface with carved geometric holes and a central raised blue cross
Comments
This cross relates to Gordon Baldwin's four crosses for Eton College Lower Chapel, which are mounted within the arches of the south wall. It is one of two versions not displayed within the Chapel. However, the design is very similarto the crosses at the Chapel. It may be that Baldwin made an at least five very similar examples of the Lower Chapel crosses, before selecting the four to be used.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 379mm
width (actual size): 219mm
depth (actual size): 34mm
width (actual size): 219mm
depth (actual size): 34mm
Materials & techniques note
Earthenware
Production
Person
Baldwin, Gordon, 1932 - 2025 (Artist)
Date
c.1959
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of the artist; by whom presented to an Old Etonian (former pupil); by whom listed for sale with Maak Contemporary Ceramics, London, on 12 September 2013 (Lot 143); bought in; purchased from the owner via Maak Contemporary Ceramics by Eton College on 10 October 2018
