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Vue d’Église et Entrée du Village d’Essômes

Maxime Lalanne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street view from a slightly elevated position of a village road lined with buildings and trees. A large church with a tower and spire stands out in the background. The artwork employs delicate linework resembling an etching, with fine lines outlining the buildings and foliage. The color scheme is primarily sepia, giving a historical or vintage quality. Trees and roofs are in the foreground, framing the street, which curves towards the church. Faint clouds are visible in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching on chine collé on laid paper
Dimensions
11462 × 8366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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