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National Gallery of Art
Wells Cathedral

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RRoger FentonBritish, 1819–1869

Wells Cathedral

c. 1857 · Photograph

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National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

This work belongs to the collection but is not currently on public display.

Verified: 11 d ago· verified
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: Official museum collection data

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“Wells Cathedral” is a photograph by Roger Fenton (British, 1819–1869), dated c. 1857. The catalog places it within British, with architecture, interior, and cathedral among its subjects. It belongs to the collection of National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.

Details

Artist: Roger Fenton
Date: c. 1857
Medium: Photograph
Accession number: 2017.101.1

In the catalog

British Architecture Interior Cathedral Somerset

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