Hardman & Co.

Stained Glass Window Design, Minchinhampton Church

Hardman & Co.

Stained Glass Window Design, Minchinhampton Church

This beautiful late 19th-century watercolour by British stained-glass manufacturer Hardman & Co carries a design for Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Stroud.

Founded in 1838, Hardman & Co was considered one of the world’s leading manufacturers of stained glass. It was a family business led by John Hardman Senior (1766-1844).

Initially established for the design and manufacturing of metalwork, Hardman entered the stained glass industry following the advice of leading gothic-revival architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852). A decision which led to decades of collaboration between the Hardman and Pugin families.

Here, in this example from circa 1877, we see a Hardman design for Holy Trinity Church in Minchinhampton, which incorporates four biblical scenes. The church was rebuilt during the mid-19th century and features a 14th-century tower.

Hardman & Co’s work for the east window and the south rose window remains in complete condition today.

Framed and glazed with a card overlay.

Medium: Watercolour, pen and ink
Overall size: 12” x 19” / 30cm x 48cm
Year of creation: c. 1877
Provenance: Private collection, England.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.

Conservation & History

We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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