Reference code
RI2/59
Title
Draft address on the decoration of churches
Date
[c.1894-1901]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 document of 6 pages
Previous reference codes
2080
Historical Background
Richmond letured on this subject sveral times in the 1890s and early 1900s.
Content Description
In particular bemoaning the growth of a commercially produced class of church art, knocked out with machine-like precision but no spark of real creativity. Commences with a sneer at "new art", "new critics" and (to be allowed special vitriol) "new women".
Associated Material
RI2/60. An alternative treatment of the same subject.