Artwork
Upper plan.
Upper plan. 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
Upper plan is a drawing executed by James Lambert senior in 1776, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. It presents a detailed, black-and-white floor plan of a large, traditional residence.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the interior layout of a substantial old house, highlighting functional divisions through labeled rooms such as the 'White Gallery', 'Dining Room', and 'Granaries'. This illustrates the spatial organization and usage of the house during its time.
Technique & Style
Composed in black and white, the plan showcases meticulous attention to detail, including minute representations of doors, hallways, and room dimensions, reflecting a precise, architectural drawing style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1776 by James Lambert senior, the work is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, with the artist's broader oeuvre available for further study through separate research.
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…
