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St. George's Church, Edinburgh

Perspective drawing of church. Thomson submitted this design in competition with John Honeyman, whose Gothic Revival entry won the commission for a new church in Edinburgh to be know as St. George's Free Church. There are similarities with the St. Vincent Street church in Glasgow, the massive podium and tall tower, for example.

Thomson, 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

Carlisle Cathedral

Perspective drawing of Carlisle Cathedral viewed from the south-west. McGibbon seems to have been particularly interested in the corbel tables, annotating them with the number of individual stones. The drawing is accompanied by smaller sketches of the cathedral's detailing, including part of a portal, window tracery, a column, and a closer view of a corbel table. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Carlisle Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the portal to the south transept at Carlisle Cathedral. Alongside it, other sketches and sections show detailing of the portal. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

McGibbon, Alexander

Dunblane Cathedral

Perspective drawing of Dunblane Cathedral viewed from the south-east. 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

Dunblane Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the interior of the west gable at Dunblane Cathedral. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wooden house, Rouen

Page from 'The Builder,' 19 Feb 1887, containing an ink drawing of a house front in Rouen, France. The ink drawing is credited to Sprague & Co., based on a sketch by Mr. Arnold B. Mitchell, A.R.I.B.A. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library.

Sprague & Co

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

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

Durham Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the north porch at Durham Cathedral. Accompanying it are several plans, sections and perspectives of the archway complete with measurements, as well as a perspective of a door knocker. 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

Durham Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the nave at Durham Cathedral, viewed from the north aisle. Several plans and sections of columns, clustered pillars and ribbed vaulting are also drawn, complete with measurements. The drawing bears the stamp of the Glasgow School of Art Library

McGibbon, Alexander

Durham Cathedral

Perspective drawing of the Chapel of the Nine Alters at Durham Cathedral, viewed from the north-east corner. Annotations describe the materials of the construction elements. 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

Durham Cathedral

Perspective drawing of Durham Cathedral, viewed from the north-east. The lower section of the drawing lacks detail, and a note states that the drawing was stopped due to rain. 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

Durham Cathedral

Several perspective drawings of Durham Cathedral. A large perspective of the south-west tower is accompanied by smaller perspectives of the exterior and interior of the cloister, and annotated sections. 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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