The entrance hall at Lythwood, Baystonhill, Shropshire
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The entrance hall at Lythwood, Baystonhill, Shropshire is a 1800 watercolor by George Steuart, a Biedermeier work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows the entrance hall of a grand house. The room is long and narrow, with a staircase curving up to the left. The walls are painted a light blue-grey, and there are several doors and archways leading off to either side. The room is decorated with classical-style moldings and a few pieces of furniture, including a bench and a chair. There are also some pictures hanging on the walls, and a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The overall effect is one of calm, elegant simplicity. If you like this, you might also enjoy learning about the Romanticism movement.
The artwork is a pen and watercolour on white laid paper with a Strasbourg Lily watermark, depicting the entrance hall of Lythwood, a country house in Baystonhill, Shropshire, from the year 1800. It includes inscribed notes and provides a detailed view of the interior architectural features.
Read the full account in the museum source.
A British portrait painter in the late 1700s, George Steuart captured grand homes and their owners in exacting watercolors.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
