Richard LeaFeb 26
Devine Lu Linvega
I was looking at photos of Tintern Abbey, a famous abby that losts its roof centuries ago, and came across this gorgeous painting by Frederick Calvert(1815) of plants growing up the structure.
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Show threadDevine Lu LinvegaFeb 26

It looks like it inspired many painters.

The Crossing and Chancel, Looking Towards the East Window by JMW Turner(1794)

https://byronsmuse.wordpress.com/2014/11/29/romantic-and-picturesque-tintern-abbey-its-effect-on-art-and-poetry/

Show threadLeigh GarlandFeb 26
@neauoire there are so many ruined abbeys in England, can't help wondering if it was part of what stimulated the Victorian obsession with Gothic styles and ghost stories.
Show threadmargotFeb 26
@neauoire this looks like a place i want to go