Across the Nave at Durham
Frederick H. Evans, Artist
This is one of the
photographs
in our collection.
It was made in
England, Great Britain
in circa 1912.
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Object Detail
About the Work
Frederick
Evans
was
known
particularly
for
his
images
of
medieval
cathedrals
such
as
this
one
of
the
Durham
Cathedral
which
he
took
a
selection
of
images,
5
of
which
including
this
can
be
seen
in
a
book
published
by
the
Getty
Museum
"The
Photographs
of
Frederick
H.
Evans"
By
Anne
M.
Lyden.
The cathedral itself was given the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and is described on it's website as " ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’. It is renowned as a masterpiece of Romanesque (or Norman) architecture. It was begun in 1093 and largely completed within 40 years. It is the only cathedral in England to retain almost all of its Norman craftsmanship, and one of few to preserve the unity and integrity of its original design." (Accessed 5/02/13 http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/history).
This would describe the photographers interest in this particular cathedral as one of great beauty and significance in terms of medieval architecture.
The cathedral itself was given the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and is described on it's website as " ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’. It is renowned as a masterpiece of Romanesque (or Norman) architecture. It was begun in 1093 and largely completed within 40 years. It is the only cathedral in England to retain almost all of its Norman craftsmanship, and one of few to preserve the unity and integrity of its original design." (Accessed 5/02/13 http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/history).
This would describe the photographers interest in this particular cathedral as one of great beauty and significance in terms of medieval architecture.
Measurements
Image: 240 x 120mm
Media
platinum print
Description
Black and white image of interior of Durham cathedral showing a tall arch and pillar
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Mary Powell, Marjorie Marshall and Harold Denton, 1965.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Collection
Acquisition Date
1965