Artwork
Perspective design for a dining room by William Henry Haynes & Co. London
Perspective design for a dining room by William Henry Haynes & Co. London is a watercolor work on paper by the Arts and Crafts movement artist Unknown. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour design depicts a dining room interior created by William Henry Haynes & Co.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour design depicts a dining room interior created by William Henry Haynes & Co. London in 1930. The artist's use of perspective creates a sense of spaciousness.
Subject & Meaning
The design combines modernist and 17th-century elements, featuring two small tables, a high-backed chair, and a blue-shaded lamp under a tall window with curtains. The room is furnished with a colourful rug and small framed pictures on plain walls.
Technique & Style
The artist employed perspective to create a sense of depth, making the room appear larger. The watercolour technique allows for soft, calming depiction of the interior, with an emphasis on harmony between contemporary and historical design elements.
History & Provenance
The design is a product of William Henry Haynes & Co. London, dated to 1930. It is a representative example of the company's work during this period.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
