Charles Eamer Kempe was a painter in the mid-19th century who was heavily influenced by high church practices. He began his own stained glass company, CE Kempe a& Co in London in 1868, and was known for his use of silver stain on clear glass. Kempe’s greatest influence was the stained glass of Northern Germany… Continue reading All Saints Pavement in York
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All Saints Pavement in York
The All Saints Pavement church in York boasts a stunning feature in its North Aisle – East Window, created by the noted artist Charles Eamer Kempe in 1893. Kempe was a painter and a stained glass artisan who started his own company, CE Kempe & Co, in London in 1868. Though not a trained artist,… Continue reading All Saints Pavement in York
York – All Saints Pavement
All Saints Pavement, York. Memorial Window to James Raine DCL, Chancellor & Canon Res of York & 28 a long time rector of this parish. By Charles Eamer Kempe, 1897. Charles Eamer Kempe (1837-1907) was a painter of partitions, ceilings and woodwork of churches in the 1860s. The model then in vogue reflected a resurgence… Continue reading York – All Saints Pavement
York – All Saints Pavement
All Saints Pavement, York. North Aisle – East Window, 1893. By Charles Eamer Kempe. Charles Eamer Kempe (1837-1907) was a painter of walls, ceilings and woodwork of churches in the 1860s. The fashion then in vogue mirrored a resurgence of interest to high church practices. Kempe’s training served him very well, and he commenced his… Continue reading York – All Saints Pavement