Design for the west wall of the Upper Hall at Greenwich
1717
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1717
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows King George I on a throne. Around him sit his family and figures like Providence holding out a scepter. At the far right, the artist Thornhill points to the king with his tools. The design was almost exactly what ended up on the wall. It mixes real people with symbols like Providence. Thornhill worked hard to make sure every detail matched the final painting. See the real painting at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
