Artwork
Elevations of the interior walls and a plan of the ceiling of the Parlour
Elevations of the interior walls and a plan of the ceiling of the Parlour is a drawing by the Baroque artist Roger Morris. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1728 drawing by Roger Morris presents a detailed architectural plan for the Parlour at Combe Bank, showing wall elevations and a ceiling design.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a formal sitting room, with features such as tall windows, ornate door frames, and built-in shelving, indicating a high level of decorative intent.
Technique & Style
Executed at a scale of one inch to ten feet, the drawing includes precise measurements and annotations, demonstrating a meticulous approach to architectural planning.
Context
As a formal room in an older home, the Parlour was an important space, and this drawing suggests careful consideration was given to its design before construction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roger Morris drew floor plans and wall elevations for grand 18th-century homes. His ink-on-paper designs show rooms like the Combe Bank Parlour ceiling or the north-side additions, all from the 1720s. These are…
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Elevations of the interior walls and a plan of the ceiling, Combe Bank
Elevations of the interior walls of Combe Bank
Elevations of the interior walls of the Hall, Combe Bank.
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