Interior of buildings

1895

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Interior of buildings is a 1895 by Charles Frederick Godbold Turner, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Frederick Godbold Turner
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a dimly lit church interior with two women in dark robes. One stands near a wooden altar, while the other walks toward the back. Tall columns and arched windows fill the space, and there’s a small statue inside a niche. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the scene a quiet, almost ghostly feel. The light comes mostly from the windows, casting soft shapes on the walls. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this drawing in person.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork consists of drawings and sketches depicting architectural details and sculpture within the interiors of buildings.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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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