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Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire, by Joseph Nash, watercolor, 1858
Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire, by Joseph Nash, watercolor, 1858

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Joseph Nash. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, created by Joseph Nash in 1858, captures the Crofts family tomb within Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire. The work is a detailed representation of the tomb's architecture and its surroundings.

Subject & Meaning

The tomb, adorned with intricate carvings of figures and shields, features a recumbent effigy in armour. The depiction highlights the tomb's textures and weathering, set against the backdrop of a stone church interior with a diamond-paned window.

Technique & Style

Nash's use of light and shadow accentuates the carvings and textures of the stone and metal elements of the tomb, demonstrating his skill in capturing the subtleties of interior lighting and architectural detail.

The supposed tomb  of Thomas Fiennes, in Herstmonceux Church,  Sussex, looking south-east from the North Chapel
The supposed tomb of Thomas Fiennes, in Herstmonceux Church, Sussex, looking south-east from the North Chapel, Joseph Nash

Artist & collection

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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Who painted Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire?

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire was painted by Joseph Nash in 1858.

Where can I see Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire?

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire?

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire is associated with Impressionism.

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