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Abside de l'église de Saint-Nectaire

Eugène Isabey

National Gallery of Art

This image displays a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is not clearly visible, with the focus on a church situated on a hill surrounded by hilly terrain. Additionally, there are cottages dispersed among rolling hills closer to the viewer. The lithograph depicts detailed and somewhat soft brushstrokes, blending natural forms and architecture harmoniously. The color scheme is predominantly monochromatic, using shades of gray to portray depth and form against a cloud-streaked sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1831
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3510 × 4591 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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