Felbrigg Hall, Southwest View (Gloria Deo in Excelsis), Seat of the Honorable William Windham (from McGuire Scrapbook)

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, *Felbrigg Hall, Southwest View (Gloria Deo in Excelsis), Seat of the Honorable William Windham* offers a intimate glimpse into 18th- or 19th-century architectural grandeur. This precise graphite drawing captures the southwest facade of Felbrigg Hall, the esteemed English country seat of the Honorable William Windham, a prominent figure whose legacy is evoked in the artwork's evocative title. The Latin inscription "Gloria Deo in Excelsis"—"Glory to God in the Highest"—adds a layer of reverence, perhaps reflecting the owner's piety ...