Stairway, Dover Castle, England

Photograph

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APSU Art Collection

The image encapsulates a captivating monochromatic shot of an ancient, possibly medieval, stone architecture featuring a flight of stone stairs ascending through a dark passage illuminated intermittently by the soft light filtering in from arched openings, casting an enigmatic allure through light and shadow play, evoking a sense of historical depth and the mystery of the passage of time.

The image encapsulates a captivating monochromatic shot of an ancient, possibly medieval, stone architecture featuring a flight of stone stairs ascending through a dark passage illuminated intermittently by the soft light filtering in from arched openings, casting an enigmatic allure through light and shadow play, evoking a sense of historical depth and the mystery of the passage of time.

Name/Title

Stairway, Dover Castle, England

Entry/Object ID

2016.1007.10

Description

Black and white image of spiraling stone stairway. Shadows on walls around arch. Through the arch, the viewer can see the illuminated stone walls and steps of the stairway.

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection, Jim and Nan Robertson Collection

Category

Architectural

Made/Created

Artist

Reed Thomas

Date made

1979

Notes

Technique: Black and white film photography

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Front lower right, on mat

Transcription

Reed Thomas

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: W 22.1875" x H 28.125" Image Size: W 14.625" x H 18.375"