Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Bernard H. Esq. Webb. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is a representation of decorative panels from a medieval tomb, rendered in a detailed and precise manner.
About this work
Below it, a grid of small squares and triangles forms a repeating design in pinks, yellows, and whites.
This drawing shows two neat patterns. The top half has a row of smooth, curved shapes with soft colors like blue, pink, and beige. Below it, a grid of small squares and triangles forms a repeating design in pinks, yellows, and whites.
The top section looks like a marble panel, while the bottom resembles a mosaic. The notes say it’s a sketch of a tomb from the 13th century.
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Overview
This drawing is a representation of decorative panels from a medieval tomb, rendered in a detailed and precise manner.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts two distinct panels: a marble section with a circular design at the top, and a mosaic section below, divided into checkered and geometric patterns.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases the artist's attention to texture and pattern, capturing the smooth curves of the marble and the intricate details of the mosaic.
History & Provenance
The tomb that is the subject of this drawing dates back to the 13th century, indicating the artist's interest in historical architectural and decorative elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left a small paper trail: three drawings filed by date, each labeled simply Untitled and made between 1873 and 1919.
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Study of frescos by Raphael on the ceiling of the Stanze della Segnatura in the Vatican Palace
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'Panells of Drawing room'
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lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, hedelmäkulhoja
Ceiling of a drawing room at Rowfant, Crawley
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One of twenty-nine drawings of details of architectural ornament taken from rubbings of stone decoration on monuments in Agra district, including Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra.
Pietra-dura inlay work on the side of the cenotaph of Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal, Agra.
One of thirty drawings of details of architectural stone and mother-of pearl ornament taken from rubbings and moulds of monuments in Ahmedabad, the capital seat of the Ahmad, Shahi dynasty.