Accession Number
1979/2.104

Title
Door, Barfreston Church

Artist(s)
Francis Bedford

Artist Nationality
British (modern)

Object Creation Date
1850-1862

Medium & Support
albumen print on paper

Dimensions
14 7/16 in x 11 5/8 in (36.7 cm x 29.5 cm);14 5/16 in x 19 5/16 in (36.35 cm x 49.05 cm);8 1/16 in x 6 1/4 in (20.5 cm x 15.8 cm);14 7/16 in x 11 5/8 in (36.7 cm x 29.5 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Margaret and Howard Bond

Subject matter
Francis Bedford was an acclaimed British landscape photographer with a background in illustration. This photograph frames the doorway of the Barfreston Church in England. The arch has a stone carving, which depicts Majestas Domini, Christ in Glory. An older man sits on the steps, looking down and leaning against the left side of the doorframe. 

Physical Description
This photograph depicts a man sitting in the doorway of a church. He is framed by an arched stone carving. 

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
arched
arches
carvings (visual works)
churches
churches (institutions)
doors
doorways
male
males
religious symbolism
seated
seated figures