The image is an etching of the Eglise Paroissiale de St Severin. The church is shown from a slightly elevated point, displaying its Gothic architecture. The roofline, adorned with pointed arches, spires, and detailed tracery, defines the horizon. The etching features fine lines depicting the intricate details of the church and surrounding foliage. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black lines on a light background highlighting the textural details and shadows. In the foreground, there is a shadowed, enclosed area leading towards the church facade in the distance, framed by thin trees. Two small figures are also included in the image, providing scale to the structure.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1869
- Medium
- etching on chine collé
- Dimensions
- 6224 × 4611 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original