1891
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Interior of church at St. Croix, Quimperle is a 1891 by Somers Clarke, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows the inside of an old church. Stone arches line the ceiling, and tall windows let in dim light. Wooden chairs are scattered around, some stacked. A few people stand near the front, and a priest or monk is at the altar. The walls are rough brick, and the floor is stone. The artist focused on the quiet, empty space—no bright colors, just muted tones. The light comes mostly from the windows, making the shadows deep. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Clarke, Somers (Mr).
George Somers Clarke was an architect and English Egyptologist who worked on the restoration and design of churches and at a number of sites throughout Egypt, notably in El Kab, where he built a mud brick house.
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