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Caved Parlor, Crewe Hall, Cheshire, by Joseph Nash, ink, 1849

Caved Parlor, Crewe Hall, Cheshire

Joseph Nash

1849

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Caved Parlor, Crewe Hall, Cheshire is a 1849 ink by Joseph Nash, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Nash
When & what style?
1849 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a grand room with a high, ornately carved ceiling and walls. The room is furnished with red chairs and a table covered in a green cloth. A large window with red curtains lets in light, and a fireplace is on the left side of the room. A woman sits in a chair by the fireplace, and another woman stands near the table. A man sits at the table, and a dog lies on the floor. The room is decorated with carvings and sculptures on the walls and ceiling. The painting is a detailed depiction of an interior space, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the textures and patterns of the room's furnishings and decorations. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Nash, Joseph.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph Nash
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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