Lichfield Cathedral, West Porch
Photograph
ca. 1858 (photographed)
ca. 1858 (photographed)
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Photograph depicting a decorative archway of a building, with two figures posing in the doorway.
Object details
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| Title | Lichfield Cathedral, West Porch (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print from wet collodion negative |
| Brief description | Photograph by Roger Fenton, 'Litchfield Cathedral, West Porch'. Staffordshire, ca.1858. |
| Physical description | Photograph depicting a decorative archway of a building, with two figures posing in the doorway. |
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| Gallery label | Roger Fenton (1819–69)
Lichfield Cathedral, West Porch
About 1858
The decoration of the archway, the drapery of the sculptures and the patterned surface of the door suggest the solidity of this building. The two figures posed in the doorway emphasise its size and grandeur. Fenton photographed buildings starting with a general view which included its surroundings. He then worked steadily inwards to concentrate on specific features, as seen here. [60 words]
Albumen print
Museum no. 320-1935 |
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| Bibliographic reference | Taken from Photography Department index card catalogue |
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| Accession number | 320-1935 |
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| Record created | August 12, 2003 |
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