Exterior of buildings

1845

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Exterior of buildings is a 1845 by Charles Frederick Godbold Turner, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Frederick Godbold Turner
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing depicts the exterior of a building, likely a church, with a large tower in the background. The building's facade is detailed, featuring arched windows and a pointed roof. The tower rises high into the sky, with a spire at its peak. The drawing is done in a romantic style, with intricate details and textures that give the building a sense of depth and history. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of atmosphere and mood, from the delicate lines of the architecture to the soft, hazy quality of the sky. For more information on the artist's use of cross-hatching, check out Turner, Charles Frederick Godbold (Rev.).

About the artist

Artist

Charles Frederick Godbold Turner

Charles Frederick Godbold Turner spent his life drawing the small stuff most people ignore: the worn stone of cathedral steps, the faded embroidery on an old priest’s robe, the way light slants through a church window.

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