The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
Husk, a Biro, Watercolor and Gouache Painting by Jeremy Hush, 2013
By Jeremy Hush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Husk. A biro, watercolor, gouache painting. Sight size: cm 5 in. x 19 in. Frame size: cm 11 in. x 25 in. Jeremy Hush - a long time punk and heavy metal scene illustrator l...
Paper
Entangled, a Biro, Watercolor and Gouache Painting by Jeremy Hush, 2012
By Jeremy Hush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entangled. A biro, watercolor, gouache painting. Sight size: circa 16 in. x 20 in. Frame size: circa 25 in. x 29 in. Signed lower left. Jeremy Hush - a long time Punk ...
Paper
Painting by Julian Burgos
By Julian Burgos
Located in San Francisco, CA
An oil and pastel painting on canvas in a custom walnut frame. "Everything that is solid dissipates in the air" The painting is a sneak preview of an exclusive upcoming exhibit at A...
Walnut, Paint
$1,750
H 18.5 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
Zafiro Primavera Spring Sapphire Still Life Watercolor Painting Andrew Plum
By Andrew Plum
Located in Montreal, QC
This work is signed "PLUM” on recto; unframed size - 25.5" x 20.25 x 1.5" profile; framed size 18.5" x 13.5”, circa 2013. Andrew Plum was born in Lancashire, England in 1965 and move...
Canvas
Olga Vladimirovna Rozanova Watercolor on Paper
Located in Pasadena, TX
Olga Rozanova "Abstract Geometrics" watercolor on paper (Russian, 1886-1918) Rozanova was born on June 22, 1886, in the small town of Melenki near Vladimir, Russia. After finishing at the Vladimir Women’s Gymnasium in 1904, she studied painting in Moscow. Dissatisfied with the “wretched system of instruction” at the state-run Stroganov Academy of Arts and Industry, she transferred to Konstantin Yuon’s private school, where she met Liubov Popova...
Paper
Painting by Dana Gilbert
By Dana Gilbert
Located in Water Mill, NY
Theatrical figures Tempera painting by Dana Gilbert.
$1,995Sale Price|30% Off
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Urban Realism, Shaft of Light, Christopher Windle, 2012
By Master Contemporary Original Artist Rugs
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Contemporary urban realism by local Philadelphia artist, Christopher Windle. Light and shadow, along with graphic perspective conveys a moody solitu...
Paint
$1,165
H 39.88 in W 32.88 in D 1.25 in
Egyptian Revival Sphinx Painting on Papyrus, Gouache & Gold Leaf, 1996
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rendered with reverent precision, this hand-signed 1996 depiction of the Great Sphinx of Giza emerges from its papyrus canvas in a luminous tableau of ancient mystique and modern art...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$2,450
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Italian Abstract Expressionist Painting by Ugo Sterpini, Signed and Dated 1958
Located in Stamford, CT
Ugo Sterpini (Italian, 1927-2000) ''La Lotta Sulla Duna" (The Battle On The Dune). Mixed media on canvas, signed and dated ''58'' lower right, signed, tit...
Canvas
Watercolor "Golden Poppies"
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
We present here a unique piece that is part of a set of 3 watercolours painted on 100% cotton paper of 190 gms. They are unique and unrepeatable pieces as they are preliminary studie...
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
$1,500
H 9 in W 11 in D 1 in
Black And White Abstract Painting By Claudio Granaroli, Italy, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Claudio Granaroli abstract water colors. Signed by artist born 1939. Newly framed. From a collection of four. See images #4, P1410B #5, P1410A #6,P1410.
Other
$1,635
H 59.06 in W 19.69 in D 1.38 in
Paintings "Blue Maze" 2012 Acrylic on Canvas by Cecilia Setterdahl Geometric Art
Located in Dubai, Dubai
About the painting “Blue Maze” 2012 Living with geometric blue shapes. About the artist: Cecilia’s is working with all geometrical forms, lines and shadows. Her style developed to be clean and sharp forms in different combinations. Often they are in juxtaposition to create a three dimensional effect. Since two decades she has only painted in acrylic on canvas. Her art characteristics are uniform geometrical shapes with pristine borders, often in bold colours. Born in Sweden in 1954, Cecilia Setterdahl has always been painting from Swedish inspiration. Studied ascetics in High School and then went on to the Technical University of Lulea and graduated as a teacher. Moved to Stockholm and studied at the “Konstskolan” First exhibition 1988. Through a move to Neuchatel, Switzerland Cecilia continued her studies at the M-Art and Accademie Maximilien de Meuron...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,548
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Painting "Inside" 2012 Acrylic on Canvas by Cecilia Setterdahl Modern Geometric
Located in Dubai, Dubai
About the painting “Inside” 2012 What’s inside is not always on the outside. About the artist: Cecilia’s is working with all geometrical forms, lines and shadows. Her style developed to be clean and sharp forms in different combinations. Often they are in juxtaposition to create a three dimensional effect. Since two decades she has only painted in acrylic on canvas. Her art characteristics are uniform geometrical shapes with pristine borders, often in bold colours. Born in Sweden in 1954, Cecilia Setterdahl has always been painting from Swedish inspiration. Studied ascetics in High School and then went on to the Technical University of Lulea and graduated as a teacher. Moved to Stockholm and studied at the “Konstskolan” First exhibition 1988. Through a move to Neuchatel, Switzerland Cecilia continued her studies at the M-Art and Accademie Maximilien de Meuron...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,548
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Painting "Love" 2012 Geometric Modern Acrylic on Canvas by Cecilia Setterdahl
Located in Dubai, Dubai
About the painting “Love” Rose is a colour of love, it can start small and grow in intensity or start strong and fade. There is a combination of matt and shiny colors. It can be vie...
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in
Front Line of the Glando-Angelinnian War 'Henry Darger Theme', Jeremy Hush, 2015
By Jeremy Hush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Front line of the Glando-Angelinnian War (Henry Darger theme). A biro, watercolor, gouache painting. Sight size, circa 7 in. x 10 in. Frame size, ...
Gouache, Paper