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Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of wall arcading at the chapter house of Lincoln Cathedral. A large perspective depicts a column capital, while underneath ornamental arch mouldings are drawn. Plans and sections of columns and arches are also drawn, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the south side of the western doorways at Lincoln Cathedral, complete with measurements of the columns and doorway. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole

Detail drawings of Crossraguel Abbey. Elements drawn are a window in the north wall of the nave, and a door separating the nave and the choir. Several perspectives and sections are drawn of these elements, complete with measurements. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit - Spring Holiday,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Wooden house, Rouen

Perspective drawing of the façade of a 16th century house in Rouen, France. A note states that the frontage is about 17 feet wide, and that the structure was 'removed from original situation and reerected in 1861'. The sketch appears to have been made using a photograph as reference. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the south-east porch at Lincoln Cathedral. A note states that the sculptured tympanum depicts the Last Judgment. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole

Perspective drawing of Crossraguel Abbey, viewed from the south-east. A note states that the abbey was founded in the early 15th century. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit - Spring Holiday,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing and backing board bear the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the north transept at Lincoln Cathedral, viewed from cloisters. A note dates the structure to 1210 and the cloister to 1280 - 1300. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Dryburgh Abbey

Perspective drawing of the doorway to the chapter house at Dryburgh Abbey, viewed from the Abbey cloisters. It is accompanied by a plan of the archway, and sections and perspectives of a pillar, complete with measurements and notes. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the chapter house at Lincoln Cathedral, viewed from the south-east. Accompanying it are plans and sections of mullions, buttresses, and the well. A note dates the well to 1772 and describes the buttresses as modern. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the north transept at Melrose Abbey. It is accompanied by labelled sections detailing elements of the pillars. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston

Perspective drawing of the interior of St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston. Accompanying the perspective is a small plan of the building and several sections and elevations of arches, columns, and windows, complete with measurements and notes. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Detailed perspective drawing of the east front of Lincoln Cathedral, viewed from the south. An annotation dates the structure to '1250 - 1280'. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Rowallan Castle, Kilmarnock

Perspective drawing of Rowallan Castle, viewed from the courtyard. The drawing is annotated with various notes, and accompanied by smaller perspectives and elevations of windows, a tympanum, and two sides of a wall head. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the central tower at Lincoln Cathedral, viewed from the south-west. Annotations specify the date of the upper portion as 1306, the pierced parapet as 1775, and the remaining structure as 1240. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Rowallan Castle, Kilmarnock

Perspective drawing of the gateway to the courtyard at Rowallan castle, with some measurements and notes. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the entrance from the cloisters to the chapter house at Canterbury Cathedral. Around the perspective are plans and sections of ribbed vaulting, pillars, and arches, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the Galilee Porch of the south transept at Lincoln Cathedral. A note dates the structure to 1200. Accompanying the drawing are plans of the archway complete with measurements, and a closer perspective of a pillar capital. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Kilwinning Abbey

Perspective drawing of the doorway to cloisters at Kilwinning Abbey. Underneath, a plan of the archway is drawn, accompanied by sections, elevations and perspectives of the clustered pillars. Measurements and notes are provided for various elements. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective and section drawings of the central doorway to Lincoln Cathedral, complete with measurements and notes. The varying patterning of the ornamented archivolts are roughly reproduced. A note dates the structure to 1141. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

Kilbirnie Parish Church

Perspective drawing of the gallery front at Kilbirnie Parish Church. The drawing is accompanied by smaller sections and elevations of the columns, and a rough plan of the gallery. Various measurements and descriptions of materials are noted. The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the Norman staircase at Canterbury Cathedral. The structure is dated 'c. 1080'. Underneath is a small section of a column. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the west towers at Lincoln Cathedral, viewed from the Galilee Porch of the south transept. Accompanying it is a section of a buttress, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Kilbirnie Parish Church

Perspective drawing of Kilbirnie Parish Church, accompanied by small sections underneath with some measurements and notes. An annotation dates the church to '1640?' The drawing is labelled 'Association Visit,' referring to the Glasgow Architectural Association. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of St. Anselnis Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral. Underneath are elevations and sections of columns and arches, complete with measurements and notes. The structure is dated 'c. 1080' with the great window dated '1305'. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the west wall of the nave at Beverley Minster. Accompanying it are sections and elevations of the columns in the arcade, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Newark Castle, Port Glasgow

Three perspectives drawings of pediments at Newark Castle, accompanied by sections and elevations. The drawings are labelled with some measurements and notes. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of St. Anselnis Tower at Canterbury Cathedral, labelled 'South-East Transept'. A note dates the structure 'c. 1080'. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the transept crossing at Beverley Minster, viewed from the south-west. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Newark Castle, Port Glasgow

Perspective drawing of Newark Castle, viewing onto the courtyard. Underneath, cross-sections and perspectives of various elements - particularly pediments and doorways - are drawn and annotated with measurements and notes. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the crypt of Trinity Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral. Underneath is a perspective of the capital of a column, and several sections and plans of columns and ribbed vaulting, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the porch to the north aisle of the nave at Beverley Minster. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Kelso Abbey

Perspective drawing of the west archway at Kelso Abbey. A section of the archway is overlayed above the perspective. Smaller sections and persectives of elements of the archway are also drawn. A note states that the drawing is a rough sketch because only a portion of the north side exists. Another annotation states that a capital is misplaced in the drawing. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

Perspective drawing of columns at Canterbury Cathedral. Beside it is a small plan and sections of the columns, with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the north transept at Beverley Minster, viewed from the east aisle. Annotations specify the material of the clustered pillars as purbeck. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Kelso Abbey

Perspective drawing of the east corner of the south transept at Kelso Abbey.  Accompanying it are several smaller perspectives and sections of architectural elements, annotated with measurements.  The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the interior of Melrose Abbey. No date is provided, but the sketch is probably an unfinished draft of a more complete sketch of the same view, dated 09 Oct 1886. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Falkland Palace

Perspective drawing of Falkland Palace in the village of Falkland, Fife, accompanied by a partial plan of the structure and elevations of engaged columns on the façade of the building. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the doorway of the north transept at Beverley Minster. Accompanying it are several plans, sections and elevations of the archway and its ornamentation, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Jedburgh Abbey

Perspective drawing of Jedburgh Abbey, displaying the portal leading to the cloisters in the south aisle of the nave. Underneath, plans of the archway and jamb are drawn, as well as cross-sections and perspectives of column bases and capitals. A note is written stating that the details are taken from a restored replica and not the original. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the east window of Melrose Abbey viewed from the chancel. No date is provided, but other dated sketches of the Abbey by McGibbon are dated 09 Oct 1886. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Carlisle Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the east front of Carlisle Cathedral. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the north transept at Beverley Minster. The lower portion is incomplete due to trees and a wall obscuring the view. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Jedburgh Abbey

Perspective drawing of the west doorway at Jedburgh Abbey. It is labelled with various measurements and annotations. A cross-section of the archway is overlayed on top of the perspective, and a section of a column base is sketched and labelled with measurements below. Other small elements are also drawn. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Melrose Abbey

Perspective drawing of the north bay in the chancel of Melrose Abbey. No date is provided, but other dated sketches of the Abbey by McGibbon are dated 09 Oct 1886. Accompanying it are small elevations, sections and plans of column capitals and vaults. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Roslin Chapel

Perspective drawing of the south porch at Roslin Chapel, with accompanying sections of the doorway and buttress complete with measurements. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

Beverley Minster

Perspective drawing of the north side of the small eastern transept at Beverley Minster. The lower portion is not completed, likely since it was obscured by trees. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation was completed in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

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