EDWARD REGINALD FRAMPTON (1870-1923)
CHRIST IN MAJESTY
£1,890
Auction: Lots 1 to 336 | 16th October at 10am
Description
oil on canvas
Dimensions
139cm x 76.5cm (frame size 167.5cm x 101cm)
Footnote
Note: Edward Reginald Frampton was an English painter known for his distinctive blend of medievalism and symbolism. Born in London, Frampton was influenced by his father, a stained-glass artist, and this impact is evident in his use of flat, decorative forms and vibrant colour schemes reminiscent of stained-glass windows.
Frampton’s work often depicted religious or allegorical subjects, characterized by serene, contemplative figures, often set against idyllic landscapes. His style drew heavily from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and French Symbolist art, especially Puvis de Chavannes. Many of his paintings, such as The Passing of Summer and The Vision of St. Joan of Arc, exemplify his focus on purity, spirituality, and timeless beauty.
Although Frampton exhibited at venues like the Royal Academy and became widely admired during his lifetime, his career was cut short when he died unexpectedly in 1923. Today, his work is recognized as part of the broader British Symbolist movement.