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He was particularly interested in exploring the spatial effects created by light and perspective in church and cathedral interiors. Bu he was also inspired by a form of esoteric mysticism that looked for connections between the material and the spiritual. In this photograph, the doowrway suggests the possibility of a human presence, while the light entering from an unseen window embodies a spiritual presence.","date":{"text":"20/02/2006","earliest":"2006-02-20","latest":"2006-02-20"}},{"text":"Frederick Evans (1853–1943)\r\nLincoln Cathedral: Stairway in South West Turret\r\n1898\r\n\r\nEvans is admired for his finely composed and printed architectural photographs. He was particularly interested in exploring the spatial effects created by light and perspective in cathedral interiors. When explaining his approach to photographing his favourite subject, cathedrals, he wrote ‘Try for a record of emotion rather than a piece of topography’. [52 words]\r\n\r\nPhotogravure\r\nMuseum no. 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