Archive collection of 22 panels from the Palace of Westminster 1840s - 1850s

This intricately carved wooden panel is part of a collection of 22 panels designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin for the Palace of Westminster in the 1840s and 1850s. Pugin, a leading architect and designer of the Gothic Revival movement, sought to revive medieval styles in his work. The panel, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Pugin's signature use of intricate detail, particularly in the carved floral motifs. These motifs, typical of Pugin's style, reflect his strong belief in the importance of craftsmanship and the beauty of traditional forms.