The East End of Edward the Confessor's Chapel and Tomb, As They Now Stand
1862
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1862
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows the interior of a grand, old church. The room is very tall and has many arches and columns. There are statues and intricate carvings on the walls. The floor is made of large, flat stones. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the textures of the stone and the carvings. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. The overall effect is one of grandeur and age. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of other artists who used similar techniques, such as chiaroscuro.
