Fabian Window, Stained glass window at London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
Description
The Fabian Window is a colored glass window at the London School of Economics designed by George Bernard Shaw and executed with detailed artistic work. It depicts several prominent figures including Sidney Webb and Edward Pease, all shown engaged in symbolic representations of social reform activities.
History
Caroline Townshend created this window in 1910 based on a design by George Bernard Shaw for the Fabian Society. The work came into being during a period when the group sought to express its ideals through visual art.
Culture
The window shows how education and social change were linked in the minds of early 20th-century British thinkers. The people depicted were part of a group that believed in gradual reform rather than revolution.
Practical
The window is located in the Shaw Library at the London School of Economics and is on permanent display following restoration in 2006. Visitors should check the university's access arrangements and allow time to examine the intricate details at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The window includes an image of a wolf in sheep's clothing and shows H.G. Wells gesturing away from his former colleagues following leadership conflicts. These depictions offer a rare view into internal tensions within the group that were not usually made so visible.
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