Who painted Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral?

Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral was painted by Frederick H. Evans in 1897.

Where can I see Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral?

Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral?

Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral

Frederick H. Evans , 1897

Bishop Alcock's Chapel from Reho-Choir, Ely Cathedral is a photography by the Impressionist artist Frederick H. Evans. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Frederick H.

About this work

Overview

Evans captured the interior of Bishop Alcock’s Chapel, viewed from the Reho‑Choir of Ely Cathedral, in a black‑and‑white photograph taken in 1897.

Frederick H. Evans captured the interior of Bishop Alcock’s Chapel, viewed from the Reho‑Choir of Ely Cathedral, in a black‑and‑white photograph taken in 1897. The image records the architectural details and spatial atmosphere of the medieval chapel, emphasizing the interplay of light and stone. It is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, where it is displayed as an example of late‑19th‑century photographic documentation of historic architecture.

Technique & Style

Evans employed the large‑format platinum‑palladium process, a method prized for its wide tonal range and subtle gradations. By using a camera obscura and long exposure times, he rendered the chapel’s arches, ribbed vaults, and stained‑glass tracery with remarkable clarity and depth, highlighting the texture of the stone and the muted illumination that defines the space.

History & Provenance

The photograph was produced in 1897, a period when Evans was establishing his reputation for meticulous architectural studies. After its creation, the print entered the art market and was eventually acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains in the museum’s photography holdings, contributing to the institution’s representation of early photographic practices.