"Harold Scene 3 Cathedral (The relics covered with cloth at centre)"
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows an empty church interior with tall, arched windows letting in dim light. The walls are plain stone, and the ceiling curves high above. At the front sits a simple altar draped in cloth, with a few steps leading up to it. The artist used quick, loose lines and soft colors—mostly browns, blues, and yellows—to suggest the space. The note in the corner calls it *"Harold Scene 3 Cathedral,"* hinting this might be part of a larger set of drawings. The cloth over the altar could mean something important is hidden beneath it. If you like this sketchy style, check out watercolor, glazing next.
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