Artwork
Details of mouldings, etc.
Details of mouldings, etc. is a drawing by Joseph Jago. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by Joseph Jago is a detailed study of the Haynes Grange Room's decorative elements, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The work documents various architectural details, including mouldings, corners, columns, and fireplaces, with precise measurements and labels, providing insight into the room's interior design.
Technique & Style
Executed in a straightforward and unadorned style, the drawing features clean lines and annotations, such as 'main cornice' and 'fireplace frieze,' to identify the various components.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Jago spent years locked in a single house, sketching every inch of it—walls, windows, moldings—like a detective tracing invisible lines.
