St. Paul's Chapel
1914
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a quiet city scene with a tall church at the center. The church has a simple steeple and a small clock face. In front of it, a grassy area is dotted with sheep grazing. Behind the church, a tall building with many windows looms, painted in soft blues and yellows. The sky is light, with fluffy clouds and a warm glow. The artist signed it "Rachael Robinson Elmer," and the text at the bottom calls it "St. Paul's Chapel." The sheep in the foreground add a calm, unexpected touch to the cityscape. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.