Grinling Gibbons Carving, Oxford

Grinling Gibbons Carving, Oxford

J. Crowther Cox

1949

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white photograph of carved woodwork. The design looks like swirling vines, leaves, and flowers filling the whole frame. The details are sharp, with tiny curls and textures that make it look almost three-dimensional. This photo was taken in 1949, showing off the work of Grinling Gibbons, a famous carver from long ago. The craftsmanship here is super precise, with no rough edges. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more pieces like this in person.

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