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Edward Liddall Armitage

January 01, 1970

Edward Liddall Armitage or E. Liddall Armitage (1887–1967) was an English stained-glass designer.[1] He studied and worked with Karl Parsons and Henry Holiday before going into partnership with Victor Drury. In the 1940s to the early 1960s, Armitage was the chief stained glass designer for James Powell and Sons. During his career he designed and made stained glass works for churches and cathedrals. He also published a book on making stained glass.

Edward Liddall Armitage
Born1887
Died1967
NationalityEnglish
Known forStained glass artist

Education and career edit

Armitage studied under Karl Parsons and from 1920 to 1924 was his assistant stained glass painter.[2] He also studied under Henry Holiday. After Holiday died in 1927, Armitage finished some of Holiday's work that was in progress.[1][3] Like Holiday and Parsons, Armitage worked at The Glass House (Fulham).[4]

He was a partner to Victor Drury of Lowndes and Drury of The Glass House (Fulham) studio in the 1920s. Starting in 1930, Armitage worked as a stained glass artist at 43-45 Blenheim Crescent in North Kensington in London. He joined James Powell and Sons, Whitefriars Ltd in 1950.[1][2][3]

He published a book title Stained glass: history, technology and practice.[1][5]

Works edit

The partial list of Armitage's works are sorted by church name:

  • Virgin and Child with Christ the Good Shepherd, about 1940, Church of St Brynach, Nevern, Pembrokeshire[2]
  • Moses and King David from Figures from the Old and New Testaments, about 1958-1959, Church of St Mary, Swansea (for James Powell and Sons)[2]
  • Christ with the Four Evangelists, about 1959, Church of St Mary, Swansea[2]
  • Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary, 1960, Church of St Mary, Swansea (designed with Marjorie Walters, for James Power and Sons)[2]
  • Slinfold[1]
  • St Bartholomew's Church, Marsden, Huddersfield[6]
  • Descent of the Holy Dove, and Ascension of Christ, 1964, St George, Headstone, Harrow[3]

In these two quatrefoil windows the artist has attempted to symbolise in line and colour two events of outstanding importance to the human race. In one, at the Baptism of Christ, the Dove, symbol of the Divine Spirit, is seen descending on to earth, our human consciousness, reminding us of the inner voice of God which tells us that Jesus Christ is His Beloved Son.

The colouring suggests that of Springtime with life and hope surging to fulfilment. The time of fresh endeavour is also indicated by the rays of light, the highest thoughts and feelings breaking through the clouds of apathy into the routine of our mundane existence.

In the other light the symbolism is of the Ascension of Christ when, his earthly material manifestation being completed, his spirit reunites with the eternal and everlasting will of God, as a permanent potential inspiration to all human beings.

Here the colours are richer suggesting fulfilment and accomplishment which is visually manifest in the latter part of the yearly life cycle. The hands represent the aspiration, the yearning and the striving of all men to achieve some measure of improvement and perfection.

The rhythm of the two panels is designed to suggest descent, the higher thoughts becoming apparent, and ascent, the subsequent achievement, and to pattern in colourful symbolism an everlasting truth. Each year the life cycle gives opportunity of accomplishment and service in the everlasting will of the Almighty.

— Whitefriar Studios, James Powell and Sons[3]
  • St Mark's Church, Bromley is a stained glass work with multiple panels. 'Go Ye Into All The World And Preach The Gospel To Every Creature' is the inscription for the three featured bishops.[7]
  • Air Force windows, St Paul's Church in Wellington. Members of the Service gave the windows.
  • St Peter Church, Chailey[1]
  • St Thomas's Episcopal Church, Fifth Avenue, New York[8]
  • West Dean[1]
  • West Itchenor[1]

Publications edit

  • Edward Liddall Armitage. (1959). Stained glass: history, technology and practice. C. T. Branford Company.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Architects and Artists A: E L Armitage. 2012-04-30 at the Wayback Machine Sussex Parish Churches Architects and Artists. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f E. Liddall Armitage. Stained Glass of Wales, University of Wales. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d Other Stained Glass. 2012-07-02 at the Wayback Machine St George, Headstone, Harrow. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  4. ^ Glass House, Fulham. Artist Biographies. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  5. ^ Edward Liddall Armitage. (1959). Stained glass: history, technology and practice. C. T. Branford Company.
  6. ^ A Brief History of the Church. St Bartholomew's Church. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  7. ^ Window design. Museum of London. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  8. ^ E. Liddall Armitage. Hulton Archive, Getty Images. Retrieved 12 September 2012.

Further reading edit

  • Joyce Little. (2002). Stained Glass Marks and Monograms.. London: National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies. p. 4. ASIN: B0035XD4TS (spiral bound book)

External links edit

Images
  • Saint George and Saint Andrew by Edward Liddall Armitage at St Mary the Virgin, Leake, Yorkshire
  • Images of Armitage's works
  • Image of Armitage himself
Video
  • Stained Glass Windows (1955) Armitage in the beginning of the video
Overview
  • Overview of Stained Glass Plating, based upon Armitage's approach

January 01, 1970
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Edward Liddall Armitage or E Liddall Armitage 1887 1967 was an English stained glass designer 1 He studied and worked with Karl Parsons and Henry Holiday before going into partnership with Victor Drury In the 1940s to the early 1960s Armitage was the chief stained glass designer for James Powell and Sons During his career he designed and made stained glass works for churches and cathedrals He also published a book on making stained glass Edward Liddall ArmitageBorn1887Died1967NationalityEnglishKnown forStained glass artist Contents 1 Education and career 2 Works 3 Publications 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksEducation and career editArmitage studied under Karl Parsons and from 1920 to 1924 was his assistant stained glass painter 2 He also studied under Henry Holiday After Holiday died in 1927 Armitage finished some of Holiday s work that was in progress 1 3 Like Holiday and Parsons Armitage worked at The Glass House Fulham 4 He was a partner to Victor Drury of Lowndes and Drury of The Glass House Fulham studio in the 1920s Starting in 1930 Armitage worked as a stained glass artist at 43 45 Blenheim Crescent in North Kensington in London He joined James Powell and Sons Whitefriars Ltd in 1950 1 2 3 He published a book title Stained glass history technology and practice 1 5 Works editThe partial list of Armitage s works are sorted by church name Virgin and Child with Christ the Good Shepherd about 1940 Church of St Brynach Nevern Pembrokeshire 2 Moses and King David from Figures from the Old and New Testaments about 1958 1959 Church of St Mary Swansea for James Powell and Sons 2 Christ with the Four Evangelists about 1959 Church of St Mary Swansea 2 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary 1960 Church of St Mary Swansea designed with Marjorie Walters for James Power and Sons 2 Slinfold 1 St Bartholomew s Church Marsden Huddersfield 6 Descent of the Holy Dove and Ascension of Christ 1964 St George Headstone Harrow 3 In these two quatrefoil windows the artist has attempted to symbolise in line and colour two events of outstanding importance to the human race In one at the Baptism of Christ the Dove symbol of the Divine Spirit is seen descending on to earth our human consciousness reminding us of the inner voice of God which tells us that Jesus Christ is His Beloved Son The colouring suggests that of Springtime with life and hope surging to fulfilment The time of fresh endeavour is also indicated by the rays of light the highest thoughts and feelings breaking through the clouds of apathy into the routine of our mundane existence In the other light the symbolism is of the Ascension of Christ when his earthly material manifestation being completed his spirit reunites with the eternal and everlasting will of God as a permanent potential inspiration to all human beings Here the colours are richer suggesting fulfilment and accomplishment which is visually manifest in the latter part of the yearly life cycle The hands represent the aspiration the yearning and the striving of all men to achieve some measure of improvement and perfection The rhythm of the two panels is designed to suggest descent the higher thoughts becoming apparent and ascent the subsequent achievement and to pattern in colourful symbolism an everlasting truth Each year the life cycle gives opportunity of accomplishment and service in the everlasting will of the Almighty Whitefriar Studios James Powell and Sons 3 St Mark s Church Bromley is a stained glass work with multiple panels Go Ye Into All The World And Preach The Gospel To Every Creature is the inscription for the three featured bishops 7 Air Force windows St Paul s Church in Wellington Members of the Service gave the windows St Peter Church Chailey 1 St Thomas s Episcopal Church Fifth Avenue New York 8 West Dean 1 West Itchenor 1 Publications editEdward Liddall Armitage 1959 Stained glass history technology and practice C T Branford Company References edit a b c d e f g h Architects and Artists A E L Armitage Archived 2012 04 30 at the Wayback Machine Sussex Parish Churches Architects and Artists Retrieved 12 September 2012 a b c d e f E Liddall Armitage Stained Glass of Wales University of Wales Retrieved 12 September 2012 a b c d Other Stained Glass Archived 2012 07 02 at the Wayback Machine St George Headstone Harrow Retrieved 12 September 2012 Glass House Fulham Artist Biographies Retrieved 19 August 2012 Edward Liddall Armitage 1959 Stained glass history technology and practice C T Branford Company A Brief History of the Church St Bartholomew s Church Retrieved 12 September 2012 Window design Museum of London Retrieved 12 September 2012 E Liddall Armitage Hulton Archive Getty Images Retrieved 12 September 2012 Further reading editJoyce Little 2002 Stained Glass Marks and Monograms London National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies p 4 ASIN B0035XD4TS spiral bound book External links editImages Saint George and Saint Andrew by Edward Liddall Armitage at St Mary the Virgin Leake Yorkshire Images of Armitage s works Image of Armitage himself Video Stained Glass Windows 1955 Armitage in the beginning of the video Overview Overview of Stained Glass Plating based upon Armitage s approach Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edward Liddall Armitage amp oldid 1116126147, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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