Elevations of the interior wall of Combe Bank

1728

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Elevations of the interior wall of Combe Bank is a 1728 by Roger Morris, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Roger Morris
When & what style?: 1728 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of two interior walls. The top wall has tall, evenly spaced windows with decorative molding above them. The bottom wall shows a row of smaller windows and doors, with a large circular window in the center. The drawing looks like a plan for a grand room, with precise lines and symmetry. It’s not a painting but a detailed sketch meant to guide builders. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more architectural drawings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

An architectural drawing illustrates the interior wall elevations and ceiling plan of the Gallery on the Chamber floor at Combe Bank.

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About the artist

Artist

Roger Morris

Roger Morris drew floor plans and wall elevations for grand 18th-century homes. His ink-on-paper designs show rooms like the Combe Bank Parlour ceiling or the north-side additions, all from the 1720s. These are…

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