Artwork
Doors and windows
Doors and windows is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Charles Frederick Godbold Turner. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts architectural elements, specifically doors and windows. The work showcases the artist's attention to detail and skill in rendering texture and dimension.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on a column and a door, with the column featuring intricate carvings and the door displaying a simple design with a large handle and keyhole.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a realistic style, utilizing techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling to achieve depth and dimension in the drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Frederick Godbold Turner
Charles Frederick Godbold Turner spent his life drawing the small stuff most people ignore: the worn stone of cathedral steps, the faded embroidery on an old priest’s robe, the way light slants through a church window.
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