Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

NMC/1726YY
Item
16 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726ZZ
Item
17 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726AAA
Item
18 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726BBB
Item
18 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Perspective drawing of the west front of Lincoln Cathedral. A note dates the section to 1230 - 1250. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Lincoln Cathedral

NMC/1726CCC
Item
18 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726DDD
Item
18 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726EEE
Item
19 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726FFF
Item
20 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726GGG
Item
20 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726HHH
Item
20 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726III
Item
20 Aug 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Roslin Chapel

NMC/1726JJJ
Item
06 Oct 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726KKK
Item
06 Oct 1887

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Carlisle Cathedral

NMC/1726LLL
Item
24 May 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Patrixbourne Church, Kent

NMC/0390
Item
10 Jul 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Study of East gable.

McGibbon, Alexander

Falkland Palace

NMC/1726MMM
Item
14 Jul 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

St Athernase Church, Leuchars

NMC/0394
Item
16 Jul 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Study of chancel.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726NNN
Item
31 Jul 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726OOO
Item
31 Jul 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726RRR
Item
02 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726PPP
Item
03 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726SSS
Item
07 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Perspective drawing of the great gateway of St. Augustine's Monastery at Canterbury Cathedral. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726TTT
Item
07 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726UUU
Item
07 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Perspective drawing of Trinity Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston

NMC/1726WWW
Item
08 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Perspective drawing of St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston. A note states that all the arches are slightly pointed. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston

NMC/1726VVV
Item
08 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Patrixbourne Church

NMC/1726XXX
Item
10 Aug 1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Perspective drawing of Patrixbourne Church, Kent. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

St. Nicholas' Church, Barfreston

NMC/1726DDDD
Item
[Aug 1888]

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/1726QQQ
Item
[1888]

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

Canterbury Cathedral

NMC/0647
Item
1888

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Study of cathedral's south transept.

McGibbon, Alexander

Bothwell Church

NMC/1726JJJJ
Item
[Jun 1889]

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Watercolour and pencil sketch of Bothwell Church. The backing board notes that the sketch depicts the church before restoration. A joint visit by the Glasgow and Edinburgh Architectural Associations was made to the church on 22 Jun 1889; McGibbon possibly attended this trip and produced this sketch. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Wooden house, Rouen

NMC/1726YYY
Item
Jul 1889

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

St. Mary Magdalene College, Oxford

NMC/0393
Item
01 Sep 1890

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

St Mary Magdalene College, Oxford/West doorway of chapel date 1474-80/Figures in the niches in their order are, St John the Baptist, Edward IV, St Mary Magdalene, St Swithin, and the Founder Bishop Waynflete.

McGibbon, Alexander

Design for a Christmas card

NMC/0044
Item
1890

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Early sketch for a Christmas card.

Pringle, John Quinton

York Minster

NMC/1726E
Item
c1885

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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

NMC/1726D
Item
c1885

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

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