Salisbury Cathedral

Albert Goodwin (1845 - 1932)

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

circa 1900

This work depicts the west front of Salisbury Cathedral. It gives a vivid impression of the rich detail on the face of the Cathedral, the west front is shown in sunshine, yet behind the building dark clouds are gathering and there is a rainbow – suggesting unsettled weather. This watercolour is a good example of Turner's influence on Goodwin, both in terms of style and subject matter. Salisbury Museum has a strong collection of artworks representing the cathedral, including four pictures by Turner.

• Medium: pencil, pen & brown ink, watercolour & body colour
• Dimensions: 17.8 x 25.2cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1700 ( Total: £3,700)
• ArtFunded in: 2007
• Vendor: Roderic Bullough

Provenance

Lyndon Goodwin Harris Collection; Christies, 2007; Roderic Bullough.

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