Architecture of the Middle Ages: In St. Jacques, Dieppe, East End, Interior

1838

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Architecture of the Middle Ages: In St. Jacques, Dieppe, East End, Interior is a 1838 by Joseph Nash, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph Nash
When & what style?: 1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a dimly lit church interior with tall pillars and arches. It's an old church in Dieppe, a town in France, but the artist was British. The artist likely visited this place and was inspired by its architecture, which is a common theme in his work. You can learn more about similar scenes by looking at the work of artist: Joseph Nash (British, 1808–1878).

About the artist

Artist

Joseph Nash

Joseph Nash (17 December 1809 – 19 December 1878) was an English watercolour painter and lithographer, specialising in historical buildings. His major work was the 4-volume Mansions of England in the Olden Time, published from 1839–49.

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