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Original design for the ceiling of Bristol council chambers

John Armstrong, c. 1954

© the artist's estate. All Rights Reserved 2010 / Bridgeman Art Library

The ceiling design depicts buildings in Bristol at the edge and the centre details sailing ships from different periods of Bristol History. The four corners show the allegorical figures of Enterprise, Wisdom, Industry and Navigation. In the final version the buildings are far more recognisable as Bristol buildings than in this original design.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Original design for the ceiling of Bristol council chambers, c. 1954

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Tempera over black chalk on paper

Dimensions

38.3 x 76.5 cm

Grant

2500

Total cost

12500

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