The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos

1927

Albany E. Howarth

Associated Names
Albany E. Howarth

Artist, British, 1872 - 1936

Alfred Bell & Co.

Publisher

This is a drawing of an ornate interior of a cathedral or chapel. The drawing showcases the intricate architecture featuring tall columns and detailed carvings on the walls and arches. The perspective draws the eye upwards along the vertical lines of the columns and the ribbed vaults of the ceiling. The space is filled with a sense of scale and grandeur, accentuated by a large rose window in the background letting in light. Fine lines depict the architectural elements and the texture of the stone and woodwork, providing depth and contrast. The central focus is the choir section ornately decorated with lattice work and religious symbols. There is a sense of solemnity and reverence conveyed by the detailed depiction of this sacred space.

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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: Published by Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd. London. W1 Sept. 1st 1927; lower center in plate: The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos; lower right in plate: Copyright 1927 in U.S.A. by Alfred Bell & Co. Ltd. London, England; lower right in graphite: Albany E. 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

Watermarks

Crisbrook / JBG [in shield] / J.G & [partial]

Wikidata ID

Q77013318

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