Artwork

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font, by Louis Haghe, graphite, 1852
Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font, by Louis Haghe, graphite, 1852

Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1852 drawing, 'Interior of a Church with a Wall Tomb and Medieval Font', is a watercolor and graphite work on wove paper by Louis Haghe, a Dutch-born artist based in the UK.

Technique & Style

Haghe's precise watercolor techniques are evident in the detailed rendering of the Gothic church interior, showcasing his skill in capturing architectural subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a Gothic-style church interior, featuring a wall tomb and medieval font, highlighting Haghe's focus on architectural details.

History & Provenance

Haghe, trained as a watercolorist in his teens, initially worked in lithography before co-founding Day & Haghe in England in 1823, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the field.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Haghe

Artist

Louis Haghe

Louis Haghe (17 March 1806 – 9 March 1885) was a lithographer and watercolourist from the Netherlands and then the United Kingdom.

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