Architectural Study: Choir Stalls Detail

This architectural drawing by American designer Arnold William Brunner presents detailed profiles and molding studies for choir stalls, likely research for the Chichester Cathedral restoration project. The sketches employ precise cross-hatching to model three-dimensional forms—corbels, capitals, and decorative supports—demonstrating the careful documentation methods architects used when studying medieval ecclesiastical woodwork. Brunner's practice of sketching architectural fragments from existing structures informed his design process, allowing him to understand proportional relationships and ornamental traditions before creating new work. The stain marks and working notes reflect this drawing's status as a practical studio document rather than a finished presentation.