Artwork
Marlborough House: Second Room
Marlborough House: Second Room is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist William Linnaeus Casey. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Marlborough House: Second Room is a watercolour painting by William Linnaeus Casey, created in 1857. The work captures a lavishly decorated interior, showcasing a collection of ornamental objects within a display case, illuminated by a chandelier.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the opulent display of a collector's treasures, including stacked plates, vases, and jars, featuring gold and brightly painted scenes. The arrangement highlights the collector's meticulous taste.
Technique & Style
Casey employed watercolour to achieve a nuanced portrayal of light, emphasizing how it reflects off the shiny surfaces of the objects, creating glowing accents. The palette includes pale blue walls and plain wood flooring, grounding the vibrant display.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated 1857, the watercolour's provenance and historical context beyond its creation are not detailed in available information.
Context
Contemporaneous with the Victorian era's penchant for collecting and displaying artifacts, the piece reflects the period's aesthetic values. For similar works, the Victoria and Albert Museum is suggested as a relevant resource.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent artistic movements or collectors is not explicitly documented in the provided sources.
Artist & collection
Part of the French Court, no. 1 (Sevres)
Watercolour
Untitled
France No. 3
The Gallery at the Browsholme, near Clitheroe
The Interior of the British Institution
The National Gallery when at Mr J. J. Angerstein's House, Pall Mall
The gallery at Knole House, near Sevenoaks
Part of the Fine Arts Court
My room in 18 Stamford Street Blackfriars about AD 1829.