Ely Cathedral: Prior's Door, with Bedesman 1891

Frederick H. Evans's "Ely Cathedral: Prior's Door, with Bedesman" (1891) is a striking example of Pictorialism, a photographic movement that embraced artistic expression. Evans captures the intricate stonework of the Prior's Door at Ely Cathedral, emphasizing the intricate detail of the carvings with careful lighting and composition. The solitary figure of a "Bedesman" (a prayer-sayer) adds a sense of contemplation, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the scene. The photograph is housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.