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Preparations for the Lying in State of Edward VII

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with structural details and human activity. The artwork depicts a hall with a vaulted ceiling featuring arches. Rows of statues stand on pedestals along the walls. The floor is lively with figures engaged in various activities, including what appears to be construction work. The perspective of the drawing accentuates the height and vastness of the interior, with a large window at the far end that suggests Gothic architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
charcoal heightened with white on paperboard
Dimensions
3105 × 4831 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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