Artwork
Ornament on ecclesiastical vestments
Ornament on ecclesiastical vestments 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 a design for an ecclesiastical vestment, created by the Reverend Charles Frederick Godbold Turner in 1895. It is a detailed representation of a tall, narrow strip of fabric with a pointed top.
Subject & Meaning
The design features three small figures standing side by side within separate panels, surrounded by decorative lines and swirls along the edges. The figures are rendered in a simple, flat style.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in light pencil lines, with some areas filled in slightly darker. The contrast between the plain background and the figures creates a clear visual distinction.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of a collection of works by Turner from 1895, documenting ornamentation on ecclesiastical vestments.
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.
