Elevation of one of the great towers.

1776

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism 18th Century Architectural Tower

Dominant colour

Elevation of one of the great towers. is a 1776 by James Lambert senior, a Romanticism work, depicting Tower, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: James Lambert senior
When & what style?: 1776 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a tall stone tower with detailed notes on its size and parts. Arches, windows, and a wolf statue over a door are drawn carefully. Numbers mark every measurement—heights, widths, and distances between features. The artist wrote down exact sizes, like the door’s width and the tower’s height. This was likely used as a blueprint for building. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more drawings like this.

About the artist

Artist

James Lambert senior

James Lambert senior drew precise sketches of buildings in 1776. His pencil lines map a grand house’s halls, kitchens, and floor plans with everyday dates—“Aug 6th,” “Nov 1st,” “Dec 12th”—as if recording a house under…

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