Ange Portant un Cadran Solaire, à l'Eglise de Chartres

Henri Le Secq

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features an angelic figure with wings partially spread out, affixed to a stone wall. The angel holds a sundial with a triangular gnomon casting a shadow. The figure wears flowing robes, a decorative halo-like feature above the head, and stands on a short pedestal. The sculpture is made of stone, blending into the same-colored wall backdrop with a rough texture. The natural, earthy tone of the stone appears weathered and aged. The sculpture is part of an architectural structure, with a small arched feature above the angel’s head, suggesting integration into the building's design.