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A Street in Chartres

Thomas Shotter Boys

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, with cathedral spires reaching towards the sky. The buildings have rustic architecture, including a cafe. The sky is light blue with clouds. People are depicted with impressionistic brushstrokes, adding movement and scale. Watercolor is used to create texture and light and shadow effects.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
watercolor with gouache with scraping over touches of graphite
Dimensions
8295 × 13424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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