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Untitled

William Delamotte

1846

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1846 by William Delamotte, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Delamotte
When & what style?: 1846 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a tall, arched doorway with detailed stone carvings around the top. The arch has a pattern of small diamonds and leaves, and the door itself is framed by two thick columns with scroll-like designs at the top. The walls and floor are drawn with light, hatching lines to show texture, and there’s a small window on the left side. The labels in the drawing point out parts like the "abacus" and "capital," which are terms for specific architectural details. This suggests the artist was studying how buildings are put together. If you like this kind of careful drawing, check out cross-hatching.