The State Opening of Parliament in the Rebuilt House of Lords

1847

Joseph Nash

Associated Names
Joseph Nash

Artist, British, 1808 - 1878

This is a painting of a grand hall with intricate decorations. The painting depicts a vast interior space characterized by high, ornate ceilings featuring a pattern with gold and blue elements and walls lined with large stained-glass windows that allow light to filter into the room, casting colorful reflections on the surfaces. The architecture is elaborate, with intricately carved wooden panels and ornamental details throughout. The far end of the hall displays a raised platform adorned with sculptures and paintings. The colors used are warm tones of gold, brown, and red, giving a luxurious feel to the space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache over graphite on heavy wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 39.9 x 47.7 cm (15 11/16 x 18 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.71.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Bonhams London, 14 November 2006, no. 116). (Agnew's, London); purchased 2008 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: House of Lords

Wikidata ID

Q64591314

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