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A Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral
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A Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral, by Frederick Henry Evans, 1903; in the George Eastman House Collection, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.
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A Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral

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A Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral, by Frederick Henry Evans, 1903; in the George Eastman House Collection, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.
A Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral, by Frederick Henry Evans, 1903; in the George Eastman House Collection, Rochester, N.Y., U.S.

"A Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral" is a renowned architectural photograph taken by Frederick H. Evans in 1903. Evans, an English photographer, dedicated himself to capturing the grandeur of cathedrals in England and France. He meticulously studied the light within these structures, believing that light symbolized spiritual enlightenment. His approach emphasized the vastness and intricate play of light and shadow within the architecture, aiming for aesthetically and spiritually resonant images. Wells Cathedral itself, located in Somerset, England, is a significant historical site with a cathedral begun in the 12th century that dominates the city.12

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