Inigo Jones (1573–1652) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)

Rendered in oil on canvas, the portrait reflects the decorative sensibilities of the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized handcrafted quality and ornamental detail. Morgan’s handling of light creates a subtle contrast between the dark clothing and the luminous, textured gold background, giving the surface a tessellated appearance reminiscent of mosaic work.

Created for the museum’s collection, the portrait later served as the template for a mosaic panel installed in the museum’s South Court. This panel is one of thirty‑five mosaics that commemorate notable artists, linking Morgan’s painted image to a permanent architectural decoration within the same institution. Several other Morgan works also remain in the museum’s holdings.

The portrait belongs to a late‑Victorian effort to celebrate historic figures in the arts through a series of painted likenesses. By choosing Inigo Jones, the museum highlighted a foundational architect whose classical designs influenced British architecture. Morgan’s work thus participates in a broader cultural project of the period, aligning visual art with historical commemoration.