Eglise de Saint-Taurin, Evreux
1824
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1824
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This old church looks half-collapsed. Two arched doorways sit empty, their stone frames worn. A man crouches near the front, maybe fixing something. Two women stand nearby, talking. The walls are rough, with patches of moss and cracks. The whole scene feels quiet and forgotten. The artist drew it in 1824, when people still visited ruins like this. The details show how the church was once grand but is now falling apart. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this print was made.
