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Lincoln Cathedral

Detail drawings of elements around the doors from the nave to the north and south aisles of the choir at Lincoln Cathedral. Plans and sections of the archway and perspectives of ornamentation accompany it, complete with measurements and notes. A note describes the materiality of the archway as purbeck. The drawing is reproduced in the Glasgow Architectural Association Sketch-Book Volume 3 (1888), Plate 25. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of choir stalls at Lincoln Cathedral, complete with measurements and an accompanying section.  Underneath, a perspective and plan of an arm of the choir stall is also drawn.  A note dates the structure to 1350 - 1380.  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

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

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the north-west corner of Lincoln Cathedral, also depicting surrounding buildings. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Several perspective drawings of doors and door knockers at Lincoln Cathedral, with various notes and measurements. 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

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

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the chapter house at Lincoln Cathedral, acommpanied by a drawing of a pillar capital and a plan of the archway. A note dates the structure to 1225. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the screen to chapels in the north transept of Lincoln Cathedral. A note states that the drawing is of a wood copy of an earlier stone construction in the south transept, but this has been drawn instead because of suitable lighting conditions. A plan and section of the screen are also drawn. 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

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

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

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

Lincoln Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the door to the chapter house at Lincoln Cathedral. Plans of archways are also drawn, complete with measurements. A note dates the structure to 1225. 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

Linlithgow Palace

Perspective drawings depicting four elements of the eastern side of Linlithgow Palace. The upper left perspective depicts the principal doorway to Parliament Hall. The upper right perspective depicts the fireplace inside Parliament Hall. The two lower perspectives depict the archway to the Loch and the niches above it. Accompanying plans and sections are also drawn, complete with measurements. 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

Linlithgow Palace

Perspective drawing of Linlithgow Palace, viewed from the crypt. Underneath are labelled elevations, sections, and perspectives of windows and doors, complete with measurements. 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

Linlithgow Palace and St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Perspective drawings of Linlithgow Palace and St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow. The upper left and right perspectives depict the windows of the palace chapel and the oriel towards the loch at Linlithgow Palace. The lower left perspective depicts the west window of St. Michael's Church. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roslin Chapel

Perspective drawing of the south aisle of Roslin Chapel, with accompanying sections complete with measurements. A note dates the structure to 1446. 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

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

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

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

St. Andrews' Cathedral, Fife

Watercolour and pencil sketch of church ruins.  There is no written indication of the location or date, but the structure can be identified as St. Andrews Cathedral.  The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Andrews' Cathedral, Fife

Watercolour and pencil sketch depicting the ruins of a church and gravestones. There is no indication of the location or date, but it is likely related to another watercolour sketch at the ruins of St. Andrew's Cathedral. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Perspective drawing of the south-west porch of St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow. An annotation dates the church to 1425. There is evidence of an erased sketch. 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

St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Perspective drawing of the south-west porch at St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow. A note states that ths sketch is unfinished, and the location of two niches are noted but not drawn. 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 will be undertaken in 2019.

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow

Perspective drawing of the west doorway to St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow. Accompanying it are several plans and sections of the archway, complete with measurements and notes. 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

St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston

Perspective drawing of a sculpted tympanum at St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston. Measurements of the doorway are noted. No date is provided, but McGibbon sketched two other drawings of the church on 8 Aug 1888. 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

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

York Minster

Perspective drawing of York Minster with partially completed detailing. The drawing is annotated with the dating 'York approx. 85.' The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

York Minster

Perspective drawing of York Minster. An outline of the building is drawn with detailing partially completed. The drawing is dated 'approx. 1885.' The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

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