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Tintern Abbey

Roger Fenton

1856

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Tintern Abbey is a 1856 by Roger Fenton, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Roger Fenton
When & what style?: 1856 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows a person sitting on a rock in front of a crumbling stone wall. The ground is covered in dry grass and dead leaves. The lighting is dim, with shadows making the scene look old and worn. The person’s clothes are simple and dark, blending into the shadows. The wall behind them looks like it’s falling apart, with cracks and missing pieces. This style of photography is tied to the Realism movement.