Who painted The Minster?

The Minster was painted by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs in 1918.

Where can I see The Minster?

The Minster is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of The Minster?

Museum-quality prints of The Minster are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Minster

Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs , 1918

The Minster is a print by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2001.215
Credit line: Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt

About this work

Overview

The Minster is a print by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs, created in 1918. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tall, intricately detailed church with twin spires, surrounded by smaller structures. The scene includes a flat landscape with a waterway and tiny figures, emphasizing the church's grandeur.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by precise lines and a focus on the church's architectural details, such as pointed arches and numerous small windows. The artist's attention to light and texture is also evident.

The Minster, Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

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Artist & collection

Artist

Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs was an English etcher, architectural draughtsman, illustrator, and early conservationist, associated with the late flowering of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds, centred in Chipping Campden.