Westminster Abbey

1909

Alvin Langdon Coburn

Associated Names
Alvin Langdon Coburn

Artist, British, born United States, 1882 - 1966

The image shows a historical building with tall spires and towers, likely a cathedral or similar structure. The horizon is indistinct, with architectural elements blending into the sky with a haze or mist. Nearby are ornate lamp posts and a fence with intricate detailing, showcasing Gothic architectural style. The blurred foliage transitions to distant structures. The color palette is muted sepia, giving the image an antique appeal.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David Mahoney and Winn Ellis

  • Dimensions

    image: 20.7 × 15.8 cm (8 1/8 × 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 21.5 × 16.5 cm (8 7/16 × 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.68.9

  • Portfolio Title

    London

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Butterfields, April 1988, lot 4728); David Mahoney, San Francisco; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom left in graphite: Coburn; bottom right: London; on verso of mat, by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: AL Coburn— / Photogravure-Ex-London

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