A Priory, Lyminge

A Priory, Lyminge

George B. Shepherd

1853

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This old photo shows a quiet village scene with stone buildings and a winding dirt path. A small fence blocks a low doorway, and a person stands near it. Trees line the path, and a church or old hall sits in the background, with a big hill behind it. The photo looks like it’s from the 1800s, but it’s actually a painting made to look like one. The artist used light and shadow to make the scene feel real. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this painting is kept.

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