Tomb of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue

A memorial to Lawrie’s long-time architectural collaborator at the Church of the Intercession in New York.

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Goodhue’s Tomb

Church of the Intercession · New York

Lawrie’s 1929 tomb for Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue brings together portraiture, architecture and symbols of artistic aspiration. Goodhue’s head was modelled from his death mask, while Pegasus rests at his feet and the arc above records notable buildings from the architect’s career.

Church of the Intercession, New York

Tomb, studies & symbolism

Early design sketch from Lawrie’s archives, Church of the Intercession, New York — Early design sketch from Lawrie’s archives

Death mask of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, Church of the Intercession, New York — Death mask of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue

Goodhue’s head, modelled from the death mask, Church of the Intercession, New York — Goodhue’s head, modelled from the death mask

Pegasus, symbol of artistic inspiration, Church of the Intercession, New York — Pegasus, symbol of artistic inspiration

The tomb as pictured in Lee Lawrie’s Prairie Deco, Church of the Intercession, New York — The tomb as pictured in Lee Lawrie’s Prairie Deco

Arc with portraits of Goodhue’s notable buildings, Church of the Intercession, New York — Arc with portraits of Goodhue’s notable buildings