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Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College
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Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

1920 - 1940
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Title: Original 1930s Architectural Drawing – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

Type of Artwork: Original Early 20th Century Architectural and Engineering Drawing

Artist / Designer: F. Rice (full name unconfirmed).

Title: A Model Railway – The Viaduct.

Date: Circa 1930s (exact date unconfirmed).

Surface: Paper.

Medium: Original pencil and ink architectural draughtsmanship with delicate hand-applied sepia and pale blue washes.

Size: Large format.

Details: An attractive original architectural design illustrating a proposed railway viaduct, titled A Model Railway – The Viaduct.

The drawing features a five-span arched bridge crossing a broad valley, presented through a detailed side elevation, an impressive three-dimensional perspective and an additional structural study.

The design is beautifully composed, with restrained sepia washes, fine pencil construction lines and careful architectural detailing.

It bears the original stamp of Leeds College of Art, School of Architecture, together with what appears to be the signature F. Rice.

An appealing example of British architectural education and engineering design from the early 20th century, particularly suited to collectors of railway memorabilia, architectural drawings and industrial heritage.

Condition: Original vintage condition with age-related discolouration, light foxing, handling marks and minor edge and corner wear. There are dark ink or paint marks on the reverse, as illustrated in the photographs. Please study all photographs carefully.

Size approx 50 x 70 cm

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s Architectural Viaduct Drawing to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09698165
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Institutional ink stamp lower right: Leeds College of Art School of Architecture.
Geometric Art Deco lettering in the title box: typical inter-war drafting room work.
Hand-applied wash and ink linework: manual draughtsmanship before mechanical plotting.
Even toning and minor handling creasing across the sheet: natural ageing on paper.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
0.01cm (0.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242595
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Title: Original 1930s Architectural Drawing – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

Type of Artwork: Original Early 20th Century Architectural and Engineering Drawing

Artist / Designer: F. Rice (full name unconfirmed).

fig 1. An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
fig 1. Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

Title: A Model Railway – The Viaduct.

Date: Circa 1930s (exact date unconfirmed).

Surface: Paper.

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Medium: Original pencil and ink architectural draughtsmanship with delicate hand-applied sepia and pale blue washes.
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fig 2. An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
fig 2. Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

Size: Large format.

Details: An attractive original architectural design illustrating a proposed railway viaduct, titled A Model Railway – The Viaduct.

The drawing features a five-span arched bridge crossing a broad valley, presented through a detailed side elevation, an impressive three-dimensional perspective and an additional structural study.

fig 3. An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
fig 3. Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

The design is beautifully composed, with restrained sepia washes, fine pencil construction lines and careful architectural detailing.

It bears the original stamp of Leeds College of Art, School of Architecture, together with what appears to be the signature F. Rice.

fig 4. An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
fig 4. Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

An appealing example of British architectural education and engineering design from the early 20th century, particularly suited to collectors of railway memorabilia, architectural drawings and industrial heritage.

fig 5. An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
fig 5. Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

Condition: Original vintage condition with age-related discolouration, light foxing, handling marks and minor edge and corner wear. There are dark ink or paint marks on the reverse, as illustrated in the photographs. Please study all photographs carefully.

Size approx 50 x 70 cm

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s Architectural Viaduct Drawing to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09698165
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Institutional ink stamp lower right: Leeds College of Art School of Architecture.
Geometric Art Deco lettering in the title box: typical inter-war drafting room work.
Hand-applied wash and ink linework: manual draughtsmanship before mechanical plotting.
Even toning and minor handling creasing across the sheet: natural ageing on paper.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
0.01cm (0.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242595
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An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
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Archive I An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.

Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art School of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College

Archive II An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct. View II
Archive III An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct. View III
Archive IV An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct. View IV
Archive V An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct. View V
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An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
Original 1930s Architectural Drawing Leeds College of Art SChool of Architecture – Railway Viaduct – F. Rice – Leeds College
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An original 1930s architectural drawing on cream paper depicting elevations, isometric projections, and cross-sections of a railway viaduct.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Drawing
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s British Architectural
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourBeige and Cream
  • MotifsElevation rendering, Isometric projection, Institutional stamp, Hand-lettered titles
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 0.01 cm (0 in)

This original 1930s architectural drawing from the Leeds College of Art School of Architecture belongs to the 1930s British Architectural style. Created on paper, it employs ink and watercolour in beige and cream colours. The composition includes elevation renderings, isometric projections, hand-lettered titles, fine pencil construction lines, and an institutional stamp, showing age-related discolouration, light foxing, handling marks, and minor edge and corner wear. The artwork measures 50 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 0.01 cm deep. Today, this piece finds its place in a home above a sideboard, bringing an industrial loft design vibe to the interior. It works well within a study, living room, or hallway when mounted and framed to complement historical architectural drawings or railway memorabilia.

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During the 1930s, British architectural education emphasized rigorous technical draughtsmanship, combining structural engineering principles with artistic presentation. Students and professionals created scaled elevations, isometric views, and cross-sections to illustrate infrastructure projects such as bridges, railway viaducts, and public works.

Architectural plans of this era were typically executed on heavy cartridge paper, linen-backed paper, or tracing paper. Draughtsmen utilized Indian ink, graphite pencils, and muted watercolour washes to define elevations, structural shading, and terrain profiles.

Original technical drawings feature precise hand-ruled grid lines, graphite guidelines, and hand-lettered titles. Institutional stamps, student registration details, or artist signatures in ink, along with natural age toning and subtle surface foxing, confirm physical authenticity.

Architectural drawings render effectively when mounted in minimalist black or modern oak frames with acid-free matting. They suit study walls, hallways, or modern dining spaces, adding clean geometric lines and industrial history to contemporary schemes.

Keep works on paper framed behind UV-filtering glass and mounted using non-invasive, archival-grade corner mounts. Display the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity environments to prevent paper discolouration and deterioration.
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