Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by William Harvey
Untitled, by William Harvey

Untitled is a drawing by William Harvey. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This drawing by William Harvey depicts a fan-vaulted porch, identified by a label as being associated with a school in Jerusalem.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a covered porch with arched doorways, a half-dome ceiling, and a balcony above, featuring decorative elements such as lattice windows and carved brackets. The level of detail suggests the porch is based on a real location.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by its use of precise lines and shading techniques, including cross-hatching, to create a detailed representation of the porch's architecture.

History & Provenance

The work was published in *The Architectural Review* in 1911 and later in Martin S. Briggs' *Muhammadan Architecture in Egypt and Palestine* in 1924. An associated architectural study by John C. Rogers is held in a collection as E.1264-1963.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Harvey

Artist

William Harvey

William Harvey was an English physician who made influential contributions to anatomy and physiology.