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Doorway of Segovia Cathedral

Unknown

1850

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Doorway of Segovia Cathedral is a 1850 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows a dark archway in Segovia Cathedral. Sunlight cuts through the doorway, lighting up the stone floor. The walls have carvings you can barely see. The photo is part of a set Sargent owned. He traveled a lot and collected images like this. These snapshots show what caught his eye. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more.

The story of this work

Overview

This photograph of the doorway of Segovia Cathedral is part of a collection of 611 images once owned by John Singer Sargent. The collection, donated by his sisters in 1925, includes architectural and art-related photographs from various countries, with a notable focus on Spanish religious structures. Sargent, known for his mural project *The Triumph of Religion*, acquired many of these images from professional photographers during his travels. The photograph reflects his sustained interest in Spanish art and architecture.

Read the full account in the museum source.