Artwork
Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral, Cordoba
Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral, Cordoba is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Lionel Grimston Fawkes. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting titled Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral, Cordoba, depicts the interior of a historic religious building.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a long hallway with tall columns and striped arches, capturing the play of light and shadow within the space. A small, indistinct figure is visible in the distance.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose brushstrokes, the work conveys a sense of immediacy and mood, suggesting a sketch-like quality rather than a highly finished piece.
History & Provenance
Created by Lionel Grimston Fawkes in 1885, the watercolour was acquired in spring 1979 from Caroline Smyth for £70.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lionel Grimston Fawkes spent years sketching the tiled arches and striped stone of Córdoba’s mosque, always returning with a sodden watercolor block.
