Gothic Revival Paintings
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.
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Paintings
Wrought Iron, Zinc
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Porcelain, Wood
1920s Belgian Vintage Gothic Revival Paintings
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Porcelain, Giltwood
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Zinc, Iron
1890s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Oak, Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Silk
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Paintings
Giltwood
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Brass, Enamel
1850s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Canvas
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Wood
2010s American Gothic Revival Paintings
Paper
2010s American Gothic Revival Paintings
Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Canvas
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Paper
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Porcelain, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Silk
Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Canvas, Paint
20th Century French Gothic Revival Paintings
Enamel
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Paintings
Clay
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Canvas, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Zinc
1930s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Paintings
Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Zinc
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Paintings
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Paintings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Paintings
Canvas, Plaster, Wood, Paint
1880s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Paintings
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Paintings
Wood, Plaster, Paint