Artwork
St. Paul's Chapel
St. Paul's Chapel is an ink print by Rachael Robinson Elmer. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. St.
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- Inscribed:in plate: lower left, Rachel Robinson Elmer; lower center, St. Paul's Church, Art Lovers' New York - Volland Views
About this work
Overview
St. Paul's Chapel is an offset lithograph print created by Rachael Robinson Elmer in 1914.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene urban scene centered around a church with a simple steeple, surrounded by a grassy area with grazing sheep and flanked by a tall, multi-windowed building. The calm atmosphere is enhanced by the sheep in the foreground.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by soft colors, including blues and yellows, and features a light sky with fluffy clouds. The use of offset lithography allowed for the mass production of the print, while maintaining a delicate, detailed representation of the scene.
Artist & collection
