Artwork
Cathédrale Sainte-André de Bordeaux
Cathédrale Sainte-André de Bordeaux is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Adrien Dauzats. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2015.45
- Credit line
- Bequest of Muriel Butkin
About this work
Overview
Adrien Dauzats created a drawing of Cathédrale Sainte-André de Bordeaux in 1832. The work is held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the cathedral's tower rising above a narrow street, with surrounding buildings and people going about their daily activities. The level of detail suggests an interest in capturing the everyday life of the city.
Technique & Style
Dauzats employed a detailed and realistic style, capturing the intricate carvings on the tower and the effects of light and shadow on the buildings. The soft, hazy sky provides a subtle contrast to the sharpness of the cathedral.
Context
The drawing is associated with the Romanticism movement, which often featured detailed and atmospheric depictions of city scenes.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Adrien Dauzats (16 July 1804 – 18 February 1868) was a French landscape, genre painter and painter of Oriental subject matter.
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