Artwork
Elevation of screen in Hall.
Elevation of screen in Hall. 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 screen in Hall is a drawing by James Lambert senior, created in 1776. It is a black-and-white work held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall, arched screen with three doorways at its base and decorative elements along its curved top edge. The screen's design suggests a grand room divider or possibly a stage set.
Technique & Style
Executed in a sketchy style with light lines, the drawing features evenly spaced panels and small decorative designs. The technique used is characteristic of a preliminary architectural or design study.
History & Provenance
The drawing is annotated as being from Hertford House Castle. Created in 1776 by James Lambert senior, it is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
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…
