Artwork
Elevation of one of the great towers.
Elevation of one of the great towers. is a drawing by the Romanticist artist James Lambert senior. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Elevation of one of the great towers is a drawing created by James Lambert senior in 1776, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall stone tower with detailed architectural features, including arches, windows, and a wolf statue above a doorway, accompanied by precise measurements.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases careful rendering of the tower's details, with numerical annotations indicating various dimensions, suggesting a functional purpose.
History & Provenance
Created in 1776 by James Lambert senior, the drawing is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Context
The level of detail and measurement suggests the drawing was likely used as a reference or blueprint for construction or documentation purposes.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Lambert senior drew precise sketches of buildings in 1776. His pencil lines map a grand house’s halls, kitchens, and floor plans with everyday dates—“Aug 6th,” “Nov 1st,” “Dec 12th”—as if recording a house under…
