Artwork
Plan of room.
Plan of room. 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
Joseph Jago's 1932 drawing presents a precise, landscape-oriented floor plan of the Haynes Grange Room at the Victoria and Albert Museum, rendered in black ink on beige paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the spatial layout of the Haynes Grange Room, emphasizing architectural details and measurements, likely created for documentary or exhibition purposes.
Technique & Style
Executed in black ink, the drawing features meticulous measurements and labels, showcasing a functional, precise drafting style characteristic of architectural plans.
History & Provenance
Created in 1932 for the Victoria and Albert Museum, the drawing's provenance is tied to the institution, with the artist Joseph Jago's role being that of the documentarian of the room's layout.
Context
The plan reflects the museum's effort to record and possibly exhibit the architectural specifics of the Haynes Grange Room, a space of historical or design significance within the V&A's collections.
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.
