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

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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