Sketches of coats of arms on chimney-piece of Great Parlour.

1776

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Sketches of coats of arms on chimney-piece of Great Parlour. is a 1776 by James Lambert senior, a Romanticism work, 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 page shows quick pencil sketches of different shields with coats of arms. Each shield has unique symbols—some look like lions, others have crosses or geometric patterns. The drawings are simple, with light lines and some shading. The artist labeled each one with numbers and notes, like "Chimnes" (short for chimney) and "Arms." One sketch even has a note saying the full designs were drawn elsewhere. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.

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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