Artwork
The East End of Edward the Confessor's Chapel and Tomb, As They Now Stand
The East End of Edward the Confessor's Chapel and Tomb, As They Now Stand is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist George Price Boyce. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting captures the interior of Westminster Abbey, specifically the east end of Edward the Confessor's chapel and his tomb.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a grand, historic church interior with tall arches, columns, statues, and intricate carvings, conveying a sense of age and grandeur.
Technique & Style
The artist has employed meticulous detail to render the textures of stone and carvings, using a muted colour palette dominated by browns and grays.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Price Boyce was a British watercolour painter of landscapes and vernacular architecture in the Pre-Raphaelite style. He was a patron and friend of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
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