The Inner Courtyard of Old Somerset House in the Strand

William Moss and Francis Jukes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a courtyard scene with a central viewpoint providing a wide angle of the architecture. The central building has a clock tower with a weather vane. The drawing has precise lines and shading detailing the stonework and windows. The color scheme is sepia tones, creating an antique feel. In the foreground, there are people engaged in various activities, including conversing and holding a dog. A horse-drawn coach is under the arches, with other figures moving around. Clouds in the sky add to the period ambiance.