Lincoln Cathedral (ca. 1795)

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Welcome to an exquisite glimpse of the past through Thomas Girtin's captivating watercolor, Lincoln Cathedral, painted around 1795. In this serene landscape, Girtin masterfully portrays the majestic Lincoln Cathedral rising dramatically against a sprawling sky, encapsulating a blend of calm and grandeur.The scene is set from a vantage point that allows the eye to traverse a rich, pastoral foreground where figures seem to be engaged in a tranquil journey. These small, delicately depicted figures in period attire add a touch of narrative and scale, emphasizing the imposing architecture of the Cathedral. The naturalistic colors and fluid sky, characterized by soft clouds and subtle hues, suggest an early or late time of day, casting gentle light and shadow across the landscape.This painting not only captures an architectural wonder but also tells a story of life in the turn of the 19th century, making it a timeless piece that invites viewers to explore both the history of art and the history of Lincoln.

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Thomas Girtin was an English watercolourist and etcher. A friend and rival of J. M. W. Turner, Girtin played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable art form.

Thomas Girtin was born in Southwark, London, the son of a wealthy brushmaker of Huguenot descent. His father died while Thomas was a child, and his mother then married a Mr Vaughan, a pattern-draughtsman. Girtin learnt drawing as a boy (attending classes with Thomas Malton), and was apprenticed to Edward Dayes (1763–1804), a topographical watercolourist. He is believed to have served out his seven-year term, although there are unconfirmed reports of clashes between master and apprentice, and even that Dayes had Girtin imprisoned as a refractory apprentice. Certainly Dayes did not appreciate his pupil's talent, and he was to write dismissively of Girtin after his death.