Interior of Amiens Cathedral

1931

Albany E. Howarth

Associated Names
Albany E. Howarth

Artist, British, 1872 - 1936

This is a drawing of the interior of a gothic cathedral. The artwork shows the cathedral's interior, with detailed gothic architecture. The scene features a vaulted ceiling, columns, a rose window, choir stalls, and carvings. The composition highlights verticality, intricacy, textures of stone and woodwork, and a play of light and shadows.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church. Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Interior of / Amiens Cathedral. / Published by Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd. 6 Old Bond St. London, W1 July 1st 1931; lower center in plate: The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos; lower right in plate: Copyright 1931 in U.S.A. by Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd. 6 Old Bond St. London, England; lower right in graphite: Albany E. Howarth; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Interior - Amiens Cathedral - Howarth

Markings

blindstamped lower left: R / EATG / B / R / W; stamped center left verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]; stamped lower center verso in green ink: Produced in Great Britain [inverted]

Wikidata ID

Q77013314

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