Lincoln Cathedral: From the Castle
Frederick H. Evans
British, 1853–1943
1898
A platinum print photograph in which Frederick H. Evans frames Lincoln Cathedral as a solemn, almost spiritual monument rising above the everyday roofs of the town, using composition and subtle tonal gradations to inspire reverence.
You first notice a tight lattice of smoke‑streaked brick roofs and chimneys in the foreground that gives way to the cathedral’s soaring, lace‑like towers emerging through a soft haze.
Evans’s meticulous platinum prints helped elevate architectural photography into an art form—favoring tonal richness, precision, and atmosphere—and shaped how photographers and the public visually appreciate historic buildings.
Medium
Platinum print
Dimensions
9 1/2 × 7 1/4" (24.1 × 18.4 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
Grace M. Mayer Fund
Accession
2623.1967
Palette
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