Sketches of corbel in Hall.

1776

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Sketches of corbel in Hall. 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 sketch shows two stone carvings of lions lying down, each curled up under a flat surface like a ledge. The lines are simple and quick, almost like a quick note. The lions look worn, with rough edges and some cracks. The drawing is signed by the artist in the corner, and there’s a note about the "Hall" where these carvings sit. It’s not a finished painting—just a quick study to capture the shape and details. If you like rough sketches like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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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