Church of St. Mikaláš (St. Nicholas), Prague.

1929

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Church of St. Mikaláš (St. Nicholas), Prague. is a 1929 by Stanley RA Anderson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Stanley RA Anderson
When & what style?: 1929
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image shows a detailed drawing of a large church with a tall tower and a dome. The church is surrounded by buildings, and people are walking around in front of it. The drawing is done in a very precise style, with lots of lines and details. The church's architecture is very ornate, with many windows and arches. The tower is tall and slender, and the dome is rounded and smooth. The surrounding buildings are much smaller and more plain. The drawing is very realistic and detailed, showing every brick and stone. It's a great example of cross-hatching, a technique used to create shading and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to check out the Victoria and Albert Museum, where this drawing is held.

The story of this work

Overview

A preparatory drawing by Stanley Anderson, created in 1929, depicts the Church of St. Mikaláš (St. Nicholas) in Prague as a study for an etching.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Stanley RA Anderson

Stanley R. A. Anderson filled sketchbooks with pencil drawings of quiet corners: a library alcove before 1930 titled The Reading Room, the rooftops and spires of Prague’s Church of St. Mikaláš, and a misty Morning on…

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