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Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font, by Louis Haghe, graphite, 1852
Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font, by Louis Haghe, graphite, 1852

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:by later hand, center verso in graphite: Special size

About this work

Overview

This 1852 drawing, 'Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font', is a watercolor and graphite work on wove paper by Louis Haghe, a Dutch-born artist based in the UK.

Technique & Style

Haghe's precise watercolor techniques are evident in the detailed rendering of the Gothic church interior, showcasing his skill in capturing architectural subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a Gothic-style church interior, featuring a wall tomb and medieval font, highlighting Haghe's focus on architectural details.

History & Provenance

Haghe, trained as a watercolorist in his teens, initially worked in lithography before co-founding Day & Haghe in England in 1823, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the field.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Haghe

Artist

Louis Haghe

Louis Haghe (17 March 1806 – 9 March 1885) was a lithographer and watercolourist from the Netherlands and then the United Kingdom.

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Who painted Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font?

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font was painted by Louis Haghe in 1852.

Where can I see Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font?

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font?

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font?

Museum-quality prints of Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.