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Christ Church, St. Louis

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This image shows an elevated view overlooking a cityscape with a blurred horizon covered in haze. The city structures align with the horizon. In the center, a prominent structure with spires is silhouetted against a sky filled with swirling clouds. The style is impressionistic, with sketchy brushstrokes creating a soft focus effect. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of grey and black to contrast the dark buildings with the lighter sky. Additional distant buildings are faintly visible in the misty background.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3556 × 4329 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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