Details of marble inlay, Church of S. Miniato, Florence
1885
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a simple floor plan with three rectangular panels of white marble inlaid into a wall. Each panel has a different geometric design—one with a diamond shape, another with a starburst pattern, and the last with a circular motif. The drawing includes measurements and labels like "floor of gallery" and "cornice," along with notes about the marble and wall thickness. The artist focused on how light and shadow might play across the marble surfaces, using light pencil strokes to suggest texture. The sketch feels like a study rather than a finished work, almost like a blueprint for real architecture. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Clarke, Somers (Mr).
