[Early design for St. Patrick's Cathedral] [graphic] : [four exterior elevations] / [James Renwick?]. [between 1853 and 1858]

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[Early design for St. Patrick's Cathedral] [graphic] : [four exterior elevations] / [James Renwick?]. [between 1853 and 1858]

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The drawing depicts two versions of a front (east) elevation and two versions of a side elevation. All four elevations depict a gothic cathedral that is lower and wider than the final version of St. Patrick's and that lacks the tall twin spires.

1 drawing : ink on paper ; 38.8 x 50.8 cm. (15 1/4 x 20 in.)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York, N.Y.)

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Renwick, James, 1818-1895

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Discussions between Cathedral trustees and Renwick about the new Cathedral began in 1853. The final designs for the Cathedral's first scheme were accepted and work began in 1858. Renwick is known to have initially worked in partnership with William Rodrigue, but scholars generally agree that the designs were Renwick's and Rodrigue withdrew from the project in its early stages. See: St. Patrick's Cathedral / by Leland A. Cook. New York : Quick Fox, 1979. From the description of [Early...