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Esperanza, Church

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a neoclassical church building with a prominent columned portico leading to the entrance. Three smaller buildings are visible behind it, and the sky above is filled with cloud details. The artwork is rendered in black and white, emphasizing detailed linework through hatching and cross-hatching techniques. The church is framed by a decorative border.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2883 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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