Artwork
Plan, and elevation of two bays, of Green Court.
Plan, and elevation of two bays, of Green Court. is a drawing by the Romanticist artist James Lambert senior. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The bottom half is a floor plan labeled "Large Court" with a square shape, four windows on each side, and a "Grand Entrance" marked on one end.
This sketch shows two views of a building’s inside and outside. The top half is a front view of a small room with tall windows, arched tops, and a door in the middle. The bottom half is a floor plan labeled "Large Court" with a square shape, four windows on each side, and a "Grand Entrance" marked on one end.
The notes are handwritten in pencil, including measurements and the date "Nov 1st 1776." The artist even jotted down ideas for details like "Herstmonceux Castle," suggesting they were designing a real place.
If you like how drawings like this show both plans and notes, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more sketches like this.
Overview
James Lambert senior's drawing, dated November 1st 1776, presents a dual perspective of a building's interior and exterior, combining a front elevation with a floor plan labeled 'Large Court'.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a specific architectural design, likely for a real location, as hinted by the reference to 'Herstmonceux Castle'. The design features a square court with symmetrical window placement and a 'Grand Entrance'.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil, the drawing includes handwritten notes, measurements, and suggestive details, revealing a working design process.
History & Provenance
Created in 1776 by James Lambert senior, the drawing 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…
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