St. Aignan, Chartres
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1916
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a tall, narrow building with steep roofs and pointed towers. The walls are made of rough stone, and there’s a small arched doorway at the bottom where two tiny figures stand. Above them, a balcony with a carved railing juts out, and the building’s windows are narrow and high up. The artist focused on the texture of the stone, making it look uneven and real. The shadows are deep, which makes the building feel solid and old. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
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