Lincoln Cathedral from the Castle
Photograph
1898 (photographed)
1898 (photographed)
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When explaining his approach to photographing his favourite subject, cathedrals, Evans wrote: ‘Try for a record of emotion rather than a piece of topography.’ Here, the light stone and soaring verticals of Lincoln Cathedral’s Gothic architecture contrast with the dark, low houses in the foreground.
Evans followed the theology of the Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772), who proposed that ‘all natural things correspond to spiritual qualities’. For Evans, a representation of a church such as this was not simply a piece of architectural photography but a meditation on higher spiritual considerations.
Evans followed the theology of the Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772), who proposed that ‘all natural things correspond to spiritual qualities’. For Evans, a representation of a church such as this was not simply a piece of architectural photography but a meditation on higher spiritual considerations.
Object details
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| Title | Lincoln Cathedral from the Castle (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Photogravure |
| Brief description | View of Lincoln Cathedral over rooftops by Frederick Evans, 1898. |
| Physical description | View of Lincoln Cathedral over rooftops. |
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| Gallery label | When explaining his approach to photographing his favourite subject, cathedrals, Evans wrote: "Try for a record of emotion rather than a piece of topography." Here, the light stone and soaring verticals of Lincoln Cathedral's gothic architecture contrasts with the dark, low houses in the foreground. The cathedral seems to float above the roofs. Evans followed the theology of the Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) who proposed that "all natural things corresponded to spiritual qualities". So for Evans, this representation of a house of God was not simply a piece of artistic architectural photography; it suggested a meditation on higher spiritual considerations.(22/09/2004) |
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| Summary | When explaining his approach to photographing his favourite subject, cathedrals, Evans wrote: ‘Try for a record of emotion rather than a piece of topography.’ Here, the light stone and soaring verticals of Lincoln Cathedral’s Gothic architecture contrast with the dark, low houses in the foreground. Evans followed the theology of the Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772), who proposed that ‘all natural things correspond to spiritual qualities’. For Evans, a representation of a church such as this was not simply a piece of architectural photography but a meditation on higher spiritual considerations. |
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| Accession number | PH.593-1900 |
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| Record created | June 10, 2005 |
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