# Interior view

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wyatt-james-r7f02184f015f4c/interior-view-rd852cc25162a27>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [WYATT, James](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wyatt-james-r7f02184f015f4c>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Photo

## Commentary

One of the most successful architects of the time was James Wyatt. His last Gothic Revival country house at Ashridge is a perfect example of the Castle Style. The large central tower of the spacious building is completely occupied by a stairwell, which is open through the full height of the tower and enclosed by a fan vault. In this building, an overwhelming effect was sought, prompted by the crossing towers of medieval cathedrals. The photo shows the vaulting of the stair tower.

## Related artworks

- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wyatt-james-r7f02184f015f4c/exterior-view-r6554b4549851ed>)
- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wyatt-james-r7f02184f015f4c/exterior-view-rf7df625560d88c>)
- [Interior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wyatt-james-r7f02184f015f4c/interior-view-r560ccdc78a4467>)
- [West façade](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wyatt-james-r7f02184f015f4c/west-faade-ra51c8d94902859>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)