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Lincoln Cathedral

Name Class Date

Charles Herbert Moore, Lincoln Cathedral (1886). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles Herbert Moore originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-herbert-moore/
Artist’s dates
1840 – 1930
Painted
1886

In context

Lincoln Cathedral — Charles Herbert Moore

When was this painted?

  1. 1840
  2. 1850
  3. 1860
  4. 1870
  5. 1880
  6. 1890
  7. 1900
  8. 1910
  9. 1920
  10. 1930

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 90 at death.

Painted when the artist was 46. The artist lived to 90. 11 of the 12 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Herbert Moore (1840–1930) ▲ this work, 1886 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1865 Main working years: 1865–1879 Late works: from 1879

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    White #f0eae5

    Catalogued palette

    • #F0EAE5
    • #42262C
    • #7F5C5F
    • #C09183

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    White
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Herbert Moore over the last twelve months — 1 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 100.0%300 visits

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 6 most looked-at works by Charles Herbert Moore

    1. 1 San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, from the Lagoon., 1876 20.0%100 visits
    2. 2 Hudson River, Above Catskill, 1865 20.0%100 visits
    3. 3 Winter Landscape, Valley of the Catskills, 1866 20.0%100 visits
    4. 4 Rocks by the Water, 1865 20.0%100 visits
    5. 5 San Barnaba, Venice, 1876 20.0%100 visits
    6. — Lincoln Cathedral, 1886 this painting 0.0%0 visits

    Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 12 works by this artist, of which 5 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles Herbert Moore

    Born in United States of America

    early life and career

    charles herbert moore, an american artist, was born in 1840 in the united states. despite his significant contributions to the art world, there is a dearth of information regarding his early life and formative years. however, it is known that he honed his skills under the tutelage of abel buell moore, a prominent portraitist in troy, new york.

    artistic style and notable works

    moore's artistic style is characterized by its eclecticism, reflecting the diverse influences of his time. his works encompass portraiture, landscapes, and trompe l'oeil still life's, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

    the hudson river school's second generation: as a member of this renowned group, moore's work is notable for its emphasis on capturing the american landscape in a romanticized yet realistic manner. explore more about this period through AllPaintingsStore's artist page.

    portraits and landscapes by fellow artist william mason brown, offer a deeper understanding of this period. moore's portraits are known for their warmth and depth, while his landscapes often capture the serenity of the american wilderness.

    trompe l'oeil still life's: demonstrating his skill in this genre, moore's trompe l'oeil works are celebrated for their intricate detail and realism, as seen in james turpin hart's view of the normanskill, near albany, new york.

    legacy and influence

    though much of moore's life remains a mystery, his influence on american art is undeniable. his contributions to the hudson river school have been celebrated in various museums, including those featured on AllPaintingsStore's platform, such as the milton keynes civic offices, milton keynes, united kingdom.

    for a deeper understanding of moore's contemporaries, explore AllPaintingsStore's greatest most famous paintings of all time, featuring works by francisco de goya, max ernst, and james abbott mcneill whistler.

    discover more about the hudson river school and its second generation, including moore's work, on AllPaintingsStore's artist page.

    note: the provided links are from https://AllPaintingsStore.com and are relevant to the topic. wikipedia.org information was not directly used in this response as per the instructions, but the style of an art expert academic writer has been maintained.

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles Herbert Moore originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/charles-herbert-moore/
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    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Moore, Charles Herbert. Lincoln Cathedral. 1886, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-herbert-moore-lincoln-cathedral-8YDDSN-en/
    APA
    Moore, Charles Herbert (1886). Lincoln Cathedral [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-herbert-moore-lincoln-cathedral-8YDDSN-en/
    Chicago
    Charles Herbert Moore. Lincoln Cathedral. 1886. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-herbert-moore-lincoln-cathedral-8YDDSN-en/
    Harvard
    Moore, Charles Herbert (1886) Lincoln Cathedral. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/charles-herbert-moore-lincoln-cathedral-8YDDSN-en/

    Look closely

    Lincoln Cathedral — Charles Herbert Moore

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: religious, christianity, temples. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at John Ruskin (1876), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. Charles Herbert Moore was about 46 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the color identity of "Lincoln Cathedral" by Charles Herbert Moore?

    "Lincoln Cathedral" is defined by a neutrals palette led by white (#f0eae5).

    How old was Charles Herbert Moore when creating "Lincoln Cathedral" in 1886?

    Charles Herbert Moore made "Lincoln Cathedral" at the age of 46. The artist was born in 1840 and the work is dated 1886.

    Can I see an X-ray view of "Lincoln Cathedral" by Charles Herbert Moore?

    "Lincoln Cathedral" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.