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Ruins of an Abbey

c. 1812–58

Charles Norris

(British, 1779–1858)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
graphite
Measurements
Sheet: 17.1 x 18.7 cm (6 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1954.668
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Location
Not on view
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Description

This drawing of an overgrown, crumbling abbey may be compared with German Romantic images of Gothic ruins by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Domenico Quaglio (both also in this exhibition). Norris was an amateur artist who was influenced by Romantic themes of the period.

Ruins of an Abbey

c. 1812–58

Charles Norris

(British, 1779–1858)
England, 19th century

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