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Église Notre Dame - Côté sud

François-Auguste Renard

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a grand Gothic cathedral with detailed architecture featuring towering spires. The cathedral is shown from a side angle, emphasizing the use of flying buttresses along its façade. A large rose window is prominently displayed on the side. The two large towers at the front of the cathedral exhibit ornate detailing, and the roof of the building slopes steeply, with an array of lines and textures. In the foreground, along a waterway, there are smaller structures and what appears to be building materials.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
7606 × 5676 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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