Untitled

1895

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Architectural Column

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1895 by William James Boddy, a Impressionism work, depicting Column, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William James Boddy
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a column with a detailed design. The column is made of stone and has a pattern of lines and shapes carved into it. The column is set against a dark background, which makes the carvings stand out. The artist used a range of shades to create depth and texture in the image. If you like this kind of architectural detail, you might also enjoy the work of other artists who specialize in drawing buildings and monuments.

The story of this work

Overview

This drawing by William James Boddy depicts a detailed view of a column-style sculpture located in the crypt of York Minster, created in 1895. The work includes an inscription noting the subject and location as well as the artist's name and the year.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

William James Boddy

William James Boddy made ink-on-paper drawings in the late 1800s. Two of these untitled works from 1895–96 survive: delicate, hatched line studies that feel like quiet snapshots of light and shadow. They sit squarely in…

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