An 1895 South Kensington School of Works architectural drawing by H Wyatt aged 17 of a Royal Palace
A large and impressive ink and wash presentation sheet titled “The Entrance Hall and Staircase of a Royal Palace,” behind glass, showing elevation and section with inset ground and first-floor plans. With the official crown stamp “Examined 1895, School of Works” and retaining the original student’s label, recording the surname H H Wyatt age 17.
The design does not represent a known palace but was a formal examination exercise — a hallmark of the South Kensington system, where students were challenged to imagine and render idealised classical buildings to demonstrate their mastery of geometry, draughtsmanship, and ornament. The School of Works formed part of the South Kensington Schools, which in 1896 became the Royal College of Art, the most prestigious art and design school in Britain.
The Wyatt name carries weight in British architectural history, though this particular stude
...nt remains unidentified. At just 17, his work demonstrates the high expectations placed on an aspiring architect at the close of the Victorian age.
Presented in its original early 20th-century oak frame, retaining the untouched original backing paper. A large, heavy and substantial survivor with strong decorative presence and important educational provenance.
Measurements: 92cm x 73 cm
British, 1895.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1164090
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 73cm (28.7inches)Width is 92cm (36.2inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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