Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is a drawing by William Harvey. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by William Harvey depicts a fan-vaulted porch, identified by a label as being associated with a school in Jerusalem.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a covered porch with arched doorways, a half-dome ceiling, and a balcony above, featuring decorative elements such as lattice windows and carved brackets. The level of detail suggests the porch is based on a real location.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by its use of precise lines and shading techniques, including cross-hatching, to create a detailed representation of the porch's architecture.
History & Provenance
The work was published in The Architectural Review in 1911 and later in Martin S. Briggs' Muhammadan Architecture in Egypt and Palestine in 1924. An associated architectural study by John C. Rogers is held in a collection as E.1264-1963.
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Artist
William Harvey was an English physician who made influential contributions to anatomy and physiology.












