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'''Thomas Jeckyll''' (1827-1881) was an English architect, designer and pioneer of ], best known for his design in 1876 of the ‘]’ at 49 Princes Gate, London. He became mentally unstable, and by 1876 was confined to an asylum where he later died.
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'''Thomas Jeckyll''' (1827 ], ] – 1881 ]) (baptised on 20 June 1827) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whistler.arts.gla.ac.uk/correspondence/people/biog/?bid=Jeck_T&initial=J|title=The Correspondence of James McNeill Whistler :: Biography|website=www.whistler.arts.gla.ac.uk}}</ref> was an English architect who excelled in the creation of metalwork and furniture strongly influenced by Japanese design, and is best known for his planning in 1876 of the ‘]’ at 49 Princes Gate, London.
⚫ He is regarded as an important figure in the ]. His ecclesiastical architecture was often controversial, for example the remarkable polychrome pointed Methodist Church in ] (1862–3), and the plain Great Hautbois Holy Trinity Church (1864), both in ]. <ref>https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100018831</ref>

==Biography==
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Thomas Jeckyll was a son of George Jeckell, a ] clerk who had taken holy orders, was curate of the Abbey Church in Wymondham and was married to Maria Ann Balduck. Thomas later changed his surname to 'Jeckyll.' His brother Henry was a brass founder in ]. He became ill in 1877 and later died at ].

==Career==
⚫ He is regarded as an important figure in the ]. The ] states "the ] ... was a key direct influence on the Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau", the ] sees the Aesthetic Movement as having "sparked a revolution in the architecture and interior decoration of houses that led to a widespread recognition of the need for beauty in everyday life".<ref>“Thomas Jeckyll Architect and Designer, 1827-1881” by Susan Weber Soros and Catherine Arbuthnott</ref> His ecclesiastical architecture was often controversial, for example the remarkable polychrome pointed Methodist Church in ] (1862–3), and the plain ] Holy Trinity Church (1864), both in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100018831|title=Thomas Jeckyll|website=Oxford Reference}}</ref>
Between the 1850s and 1870s he extensively rebuilt the medieval church at ], ] including adding a North transept and a rose window in Eastern end of the North aisle.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Thomas Jeckyll and St Mary, Brome|url=http://www.roundtowers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/The-Round-Tower-2013-December-read.pdf|journal=The Round Tower|publisher=The Round Tower Churches Society|volume=XL1| issue = 2|pages=6–11}}</ref>

Jeckyll started his career as a ] architect in 1850 in ], planning rectories and schools, designing and restoring historic homes, such as ] near ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://elsinghall.com/history.htm|title=Elsing Hall Gardens: History|publisher=Elsing Hall|access-date=15 May 2021}}</ref> ] churches, such as at ], and constructing and improving farmhouses and agricultural buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bgc.bard.edu/exhibitions/exhibitions/44/thomas-jeckyll|title=Thomas Jeckyll|website=www.bgc.bard.edu}}</ref> By 1858 he was working in Norwich and was elected a Fellow of the ]. Shortly thereafter he settled in London, his friend ] introducing him to the so-called Chelsea aesthetes, ], ], ], ], ], ] and ], causing a change of direction in his artistic vision.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://colonelunthanksnorwich.com/tag/butterfly-signature/|title=Butterfly signature|first=Reggie|last=Unthank|website=COLONEL UNTHANK'S NORWICH}}</ref>

Jeckyll pioneered the use of Anglo-Japanese style furnishings. In 1859 he started associating with the Norwich ironworks firm of ], a relationship which endured until 1881.

One of his first projects was the design of the Norwich Gates, which were displayed at the ]. These were then presented by the people of Norwich and Norfolk as a wedding present to the Prince of Wales, later ], and may still be seen at the ]. Jeckyll produced an enormous number of designs for the front panels of Barnard's very popular range of slow combustion fireplaces. These featured a deep grate, and allowed air through the front rather than below, reducing the inflow of air and consequently burning more slowly. Jeckyll started decorating these with designs inspired by Japanese art in 1873.

In the 1870s he designed interiors for clients such as ] and the ']' for ]. Jeckyll's behaviour had become quite erratic, and in his absence Whistler took over the decorating. Whistler painted over Jeckyll's leather-covered walls, shelving and sideboard. “While the result was undoubtedly splendid it effectively overwrote Jeckyll's contribution to art history.”<ref name="auto"/> Whistler described Jeckyll in 1877 as “one of my intimate comrades”.

His early death at fifty-four was brought about by a mental breakdown and severe depression. He became ill in 1877 and died in a Norwich asylum in 1881.

== List of Works ==
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English architect and designer Not to be confused with Thomas Jekyll.
Thomas Jeckyll
Thomas Jeckyll and his fatherThomas Jeckyll and his father
Born(1827-06-20)20 June 1827
Norfolk, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Died1 January 1881(1881-01-01) (aged 53)
OccupationArchitect, Anglo-Japanese style Designer

Thomas Jeckyll (1827 Wymondham, Norfolk – 1881 Norwich) (baptised on 20 June 1827) was an English architect who excelled in the creation of metalwork and furniture strongly influenced by Japanese design, and is best known for his planning in 1876 of the ‘Peacock Room’ at 49 Princes Gate, London.

Biography

Signature medallion used by Thomas Jeckyll
Sideboard designed for the Oak Parlour at Heath Old Hall

Thomas Jeckyll was a son of George Jeckell, a Nonconformist clerk who had taken holy orders, was curate of the Abbey Church in Wymondham and was married to Maria Ann Balduck. Thomas later changed his surname to 'Jeckyll.' His brother Henry was a brass founder in Dudley. He became ill in 1877 and later died at St Andrew's Hospital, Norwich.

Career

He is regarded as an important figure in the Aesthetic Movement. The Tate states "the Arts and Crafts movement ... was a key direct influence on the Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau", the V&A sees the Aesthetic Movement as having "sparked a revolution in the architecture and interior decoration of houses that led to a widespread recognition of the need for beauty in everyday life". His ecclesiastical architecture was often controversial, for example the remarkable polychrome pointed Methodist Church in Holt, Norfolk (1862–3), and the plain Great Hautbois Holy Trinity Church (1864), both in Norfolk. Between the 1850s and 1870s he extensively rebuilt the medieval church at Brome, Suffolk including adding a North transept and a rose window in Eastern end of the North aisle.

Jeckyll started his career as a Gothic Revival architect in 1850 in Wymondham, planning rectories and schools, designing and restoring historic homes, such as Elsing Hall near Dereham, Gothic Revival churches, such as at Sculthorpe, and constructing and improving farmhouses and agricultural buildings. By 1858 he was working in Norwich and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Shortly thereafter he settled in London, his friend Frederick Sandys introducing him to the so-called Chelsea aesthetes, du Maurier, Swinburne, Rossetti, Burne-Jones, William Eden Nesfield, Edward William Godwin and Whistler, causing a change of direction in his artistic vision.

Jeckyll pioneered the use of Anglo-Japanese style furnishings. In 1859 he started associating with the Norwich ironworks firm of Barnard, Bishop & Barnards, a relationship which endured until 1881.

One of his first projects was the design of the Norwich Gates, which were displayed at the 1862 International Exhibition. These were then presented by the people of Norwich and Norfolk as a wedding present to the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and may still be seen at the Sandringham Estate. Jeckyll produced an enormous number of designs for the front panels of Barnard's very popular range of slow combustion fireplaces. These featured a deep grate, and allowed air through the front rather than below, reducing the inflow of air and consequently burning more slowly. Jeckyll started decorating these with designs inspired by Japanese art in 1873.

In the 1870s he designed interiors for clients such as Alexander Constantine Ionides and the 'Peacock Room' for Frederick Richards Leyland. Jeckyll's behaviour had become quite erratic, and in his absence Whistler took over the decorating. Whistler painted over Jeckyll's leather-covered walls, shelving and sideboard. “While the result was undoubtedly splendid it effectively overwrote Jeckyll's contribution to art history.” Whistler described Jeckyll in 1877 as “one of my intimate comrades”.

His early death at fifty-four was brought about by a mental breakdown and severe depression. He became ill in 1877 and died in a Norwich asylum in 1881.

List of Works

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (December 2024)

External links

References

  1. "The Correspondence of James McNeill Whistler :: Biography". www.whistler.arts.gla.ac.uk.
  2. “Thomas Jeckyll Architect and Designer, 1827-1881” by Susan Weber Soros and Catherine Arbuthnott
  3. "Thomas Jeckyll". Oxford Reference.
  4. "Thomas Jeckyll and St Mary, Brome" (PDF). The Round Tower. XL1 (2). The Round Tower Churches Society: 6–11.
  5. "Elsing Hall Gardens: History". Elsing Hall. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  6. "Thomas Jeckyll". www.bgc.bard.edu.
  7. ^ Unthank, Reggie. "Butterfly signature". COLONEL UNTHANK'S NORWICH.
  8. "CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY, Coltishall - 1050886 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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