British Gothic Church Drawing
$1,500.00
English Gothic architectural study, 18th-19th century, Victorian era, ink and wash on paper
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Shop this British Gothic church drawing for sale. The unsigned British school drawing comprises ink and wash on paper and dates to the 18th-19th century. The landscape-style scene depicts traditional English Gothic architecture in the facade of a church. The drawing includes a color palette of rodeo dust, double Spanish white, and mongoose color hues and tones.
As a subject style for artistic study and interest, English Gothic architecture flourished during the 12th – 17th century. This style of architectural construction was most widely exemplified in the creations of cathedrals and churches and includes the characteristics of pointed arches, rib vaults, buttresses, and the use of stained glass. Such examples include Westminster Abbey, Salisbury Cathedral, and Canterbury Cathedral. Gothic architecture continued to be used in England much longer than in Continental Europe and, as a result, is found in a great many artist studies during the 18th and 19th century.
As a subject style for artistic study and interest, English Gothic architecture flourished during the 12th – 17th century. This style of architectural construction was most widely exemplified in the creations of cathedrals and churches and includes the characteristics of pointed arches, rib vaults, buttresses, and the use of stained glass. Such examples include Westminster Abbey, Salisbury Cathedral, and Canterbury Cathedral. Gothic architecture continued to be used in England much longer than in Continental Europe and, as a result, is found in a great many artist studies during the 18th and 19th century.
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The drawing measures 5.75 x 7.9 inches.
Condition
The drawing displays toning, light staining, unevenly trimmed edges, and old mounting remnants on the sheets reverse.
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