Drawing of a parcel of records in the Old Record Office
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Drawing of a parcel of records in the Old Record Office is a 1850 by Henry Cole, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a pile of old, worn-out papers and records. The papers are torn, crumpled, and stacked haphazardly on top of each other. They appear to be yellowed with age, and some have writing on them that is difficult to read. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy color that suggests a sense of age and decay. The overall effect is one of neglect and abandonment, as if the papers have been left to gather dust for years. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Henry Cole.
