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Église St. Sauveur

Richard Parkes Bonington

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a street-level view of the Eglise St. Sauveur, featuring the intricate details of the Gothic architecture. The church is prominent, with elaborate stone carvings and tall arched windows reaching towards the sky. The focus is on the church facade and surrounding street activity, with detailed line work and a monochromatic color palette of varying shades of gray. People are gathered nearby, some conversing, indicating a busy street scene with makeshift stalls or shelters. Nearby buildings extend into the distance, suggesting a closely built urban environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1824
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3174 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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