Artwork
The Entombment (study for the painting in the Chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road)
The Entombment (study for the painting in the Chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road) is an oil painting by Frederic Shields. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Entombment is an oil study created by British artist Frederic James Shields around 1882.
About this work
Overview
The Entombment is an oil study created by British artist Frederic James Shields around 1882.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the burial of Christ, a somber scene that reflects Shields' exploration of a significant Christian theme.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Shields' skill with the medium, influenced by his associations with the Pre-Raphaelite circle, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Ford Madox Brown.
History & Provenance
This study was preparatory work for a larger painting intended for the Chapel of the Ascension on Bayswater Road, and is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederic James Shields (14 March 1833 – 26 February 1911) was a British artist, illustrator, and designer closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelites through Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Ford Madox Brown.
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