Artwork

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire

Tomb of the Crofts family at Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Joseph Nash. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, created by Joseph Nash in 1858, captures the Crofts family tomb within Chipping Norton church, Oxfordshire. The work is a detailed representation of the tomb's architecture and its surroundings.

Subject & Meaning

The tomb, adorned with intricate carvings of figures and shields, features a recumbent effigy in armour. The depiction highlights the tomb's textures and weathering, set against the backdrop of a stone church interior with a diamond-paned window.

Technique & Style

Nash's use of light and shadow accentuates the carvings and textures of the stone and metal elements of the tomb, demonstrating his skill in capturing the subtleties of interior lighting and architectural detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joseph Nash

Joseph Nash (17 December 1809 – 19 December 1878) was an English watercolour painter and lithographer, specialising in historical buildings. His major work was the 4-volume Mansions of England in the Olden Time, published from 1839–49.