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Cloitre St. Pierre, Avignon

F.L. Griggs

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a city street view facing a grand historic building with Gothic architectural elements, such as pointed arches and a stone facade. A large leafless tree stands in the foreground, its bare branches intermingling with the building's spire. Behind the tree, there are buildings along the street leading to the main structure. The fine brushstrokes or pencil lines depict intricate details of the stone and brick, creating a detailed and delicate texture. The color palette is muted with shades of grey and brown.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
red and black crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
3376 × 4131 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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