Artwork
Elevations of the interior walls of the Hall, Combe Bank.

Elevations of the interior walls of the Hall, Combe Bank. 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 architectural drawing by Roger Morris records the interior wall elevations of the Hall at Combe Bank. Rendered at a scale of one inch to ten feet, the sheet presents two orthogonal views that illustrate the arrangement of doors, windows, arches, moldings and a fireplace, together with a central framed picture and subsidiary decorative panels.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing functions as a visual specification for the hall’s interior decoration, outlining the spatial organization and ornamental scheme intended for the principal rooms. By depicting the placement of architectural elements and decorative panels, it conveys the aesthetic program envisioned for the interior surfaces.
Technique & Style
Executed in light pencil, the elevations are rendered with a sketchy yet controlled hand, emphasizing geometric outlines and proportionate measurements. The use of a consistent scale and annotated dimensions reflects a practical design approach, while the inclusion of modest ornamental details demonstrates an early eighteenth‑century British architectural drawing style.
History & Provenance
Created by the architect Roger Morris in 1728, the drawing includes later pencil revisions that record alterations incorporated into the built interior. A related 1748 sketch by John Adam, showing the south‑wall tabernacle, is held in the RIBA Drawings Collection, indicating ongoing documentation of the hall’s decorative development.
Context
Combe Bank, a Georgian country house, was undergoing interior refinement during the early 1700s, a period when architects like Morris and the Adam brothers collaborated on aristocratic residences. The drawing exemplifies the preparatory work that preceded the execution of interior schemes in such estates, linking architectural planning with interior ornamentation.
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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