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La Chapelle de l'Institut, Paris

Thomas Shotter Boys

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an architectural scene. A building with a dome and classical columns is on the left, with other buildings extending towards a low horizon line. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes capturing the buildings' details. The color palette includes warm tones like ochre, beige, and browns, with dark accents. The sky is softly gradated. People in period clothing are scattered on the cobblestone area beneath the buildings.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3463 × 4807 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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