Etchings of Paris: Church of St. Stephen of the Mount
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a tall, crumbling church with a clock tower and a pointed steeple. The building’s walls are made of rough stone, and the roof has steep angles. A few small figures stand outside near the entrance, which has a round window above it. The drawing is all in black and white, with lots of fine lines showing every brick and detail. The artist focused on how light and shadow play on the church’s weathered surface. This style makes the building look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for depth.
