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Original 1930s Leeds School of Architecture Watercolour & Pencil Technical Drawing Tuck Shop Design
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Original 1930s Leeds School of Architecture Watercolour & Pencil Technical Drawing Tuck Shop Design

1920 - 1940
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Original 1930s Architectural Presentation Drawing

An Original 1930s architectural presentation drawing executed in pen, ink and delicate watercolour on paper.

Produced for the Leeds College of Art – School of Architecture.

This is an original student architectural presentation sheet rather than a reproduction, offering a fascinating insight into architectural education and domestic house design during the inter-war period.

Condition: Displays expected age-related toning, edge wear, small losses to the corners, light creasing and remnants of the original School of Architecture labels. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Ready for framing or adding to a collection.

Size approx. 50 x 69 cm (Item will be dispatched rolled in a cardboard tube)

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
0.01cm (0.00")
Declaration

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

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SA1241417
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Original 1930s Architectural Presentation Drawing
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An Original 1930s architectural presentation drawing executed in pen, ink and delicate watercolour on paper.
Strickland & Russell

Produced for the Leeds College of Art – School of Architecture.

fig 1. Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop.
fig 1. Original 1930s Leeds School of Architecture Watercolour & Pencil Technical Drawing Tuck Shop Design

This is an original student architectural presentation sheet rather than a reproduction, offering a fascinating insight into architectural education and domestic house design during the inter-war period.

fig 2. Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop.
fig 2. Original 1930s Leeds School of Architecture Watercolour & Pencil Technical Drawing Tuck Shop Design

Condition: Displays expected age-related toning, edge wear, small losses to the corners, light creasing and remnants of the original School of Architecture labels. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Ready for framing or adding to a collection.

Size approx. 50 x 69 cm (Item will be dispatched rolled in a cardboard tube)

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
0.01cm (0.00")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1241417
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Archive I Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop.

Original 1930s Leeds School of Architecture Watercolour & Pencil Technical Drawing Tuck Shop Design

Archive II Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop. View II
Archive III Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop. View III
Archive IV Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop. View IV
Archive V Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop. View V
Archive VI Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop. View VI
Archive VII Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop. View VII
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Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop.
Original 1930s Leeds School of Architecture Watercolour & Pencil Technical Drawing Tuck Shop Design
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Original 1930s architectural watercolour and pencil drawing displaying a building elevation, floor plan, and side view titled Design for a Tuck-Shop.
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  • ObjectOriginal Artwork
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s Architectural
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Pencil
  • ColourPale Blue
  • MotifsHand lettering, architectural elevation, floor plan diagram, watercolour wash
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 0.01 cm (0 in)

This original 1930 architectural presentation drawing on paper originates from the Leeds College of Art School of Architecture. Executed in pencil and delicate watercolour, the inter-war student artwork displays a building elevation titled Design for a Tuck-Shop, alongside a floor plan diagram, a side view, and hand lettering rendered in shades of pale blue, green, and brown. Expected age-related toning, edge wear, small corner losses, light creasing, and remnants of original school labels mark the surface. Measuring 50 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 0.01 cm deep, the framed work fits easily onto a narrow wall space in a study, library, or hallway. It suits placement within a residential interior as a decorative art piece for collectors of historic architectural designs.

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During the 1930s, British architectural education placed a strong emphasis on precise draughtsmanship, combining classical proportion with emerging modernist principles. Architecture students and professionals produced hand-drawn elevations and floor plans rendered in graphite pencil and delicate watercolour washes as part of their official presentation portfolios.

Architectural drawings from this era were typically executed on heavy cartridge paper, vellum, or linen backing. Draughtsmen utilised graphite pencils, T-squares, compasses, and India ink for structural lines, applying layered watercolour washes to represent landscaping, materials, and depth.

Authentic period architectural drawings feature institutional stamps, draughting guidelines, scale figures, and hand-lettered titles. Natural aging of the paper stock, faint graphite grid lines, and watermarks further distinguish original period renderings from modern reproductions.

Architectural drawings pair effectively with minimalist framing in modern, traditional, or industrial interiors. Mounting the drawing with acid-free matting inside a dark wood or black frame allows the geometric line work and muted colour palette to complement home offices, hallways, or gallery walls.

To preserve paper artwork, frame the piece using UV-filtering glass and archival acid-free backing materials. Display the item away from direct sunlight, dampness, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent yellowing, foxing, or fading of watercolour pigments.
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