The Cross at Salisbury While Under Repair

William Callow (1812 - 1908)

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

exhibited 1874

A view looking down Minster Street in Salisbury showing medieval buildings. It provides a record of restoration work being carried out on the Market (Poultry) Cross. This market cross has proved to be a popular subject with artists and illustrators and this depiction is especially important as it depicts the cross with repair work in progress.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 25.2 x 35cm
• Art Fund Grant: £625 ( Total: £2,500)
• ArtFunded in: 2004
• Vendor: Mrs A E Condello

Provenance

Royal Academy 1874; Sotheby's USA 1988; Lacewing Fine Art Gallery, Wiltshire 1994; Mrs A E Condello.

Add your comments about this artwork Hide this form

Have your say