Artwork
Sketches of coats of arms on chimney-piece of Great Parlour.
Sketches of coats of arms on chimney-piece of Great Parlour. 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
Sketches of coats of arms on chimney-piece of Great Parlour is a drawing created by James Lambert senior in 1776, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features quick pencil sketches of various coats of arms on shields, each distinguished by unique symbols such as lions, crosses, and geometric patterns, alongside labels and notes by the artist.
Technique & Style
Characterized by simple, light pencil lines with some shading, the sketches reflect a preliminary or exploratory approach, with annotations (e.g., 'Chimnes', 'Arms') indicating a working process.
History & Provenance
Created in 1776 by James Lambert senior, the work is currently held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, with a note in the drawing referencing more detailed designs located elsewhere.
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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