Early project design for the lower wall of the Great Hall at Moor Park, Hertfordshire

Early project design for the lower wall of the Great Hall at Moor Park, Hertfordshire

James, Sir Thornhill

1725

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a decorative scheme for a wall, with a central panel and two side panels. It includes doorways, lunettes, and figures. The design is detailed and ornate, with many elements to look at. The central panel tells a story from ancient history. To learn more about this style of drawing, look at the work of the technique: cross-hatching.

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