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Canterbury Cathedral

Frederick H. Evans

Artwork Details

Canterbury Cathedral
1889
Frederick H. Evans
platinum print on paper
6 7/8 in x 4 1/8 in (17.46 cm x 10.48 cm);19 5/16 in x 14 5/16 in (49.05 cm x 36.35 cm);12 13/16 in x 10 3/8 in (32.54 cm x 26.35 cm);5 7/8 in x 4 3/16 in (14.92 cm x 10.64 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. R.E. Arentz through the Friends of the Museum of Art
1971/2.124

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Subject Matter:

This photograph was part of a larger portfolio of images of Canterbury Cathedral, one of Frederick Evans's first photographic series of cathedrals. This image shows the combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture in the choir, with pointed arches, rib vaulting, and flying buttresses typical of the Gothic style. This image portrays the interaction of natural light as it cascades over the faceted forms of the interior of the catherdral. The bottom right corner of the photograph includes Frederick Evans's personal stamp, which is repeated again on the mat below. The mat itself includes three pencil lines that form a frame around the print. The verso includes a book plate by Evans.

Physical Description:

Photograph of a view looking into the choir of Canterbury Cathedral. Of central focus are the pilgrim steps leading into the choir. This image depicts the combined Romanesque and Gothic architecture of the cathedral.

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