Who painted Carmel Mission Before Restoration?

Carmel Mission Before Restoration was painted by Edith Loring Peirce Getchell in 1886.

Where can I see Carmel Mission Before Restoration?

Carmel Mission Before Restoration is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Carmel Mission Before Restoration?

Carmel Mission Before Restoration is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Carmel Mission Before Restoration

Edith Loring Peirce Getchell , 1886

Carmel Mission Before Restoration is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edith Loring Peirce Getchell. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Carmel Mission / before / Restoration / From / a sketch by William Keith; lower left in plate: COPYRIGHTED BY W.K. VICKERY 1886; lower right in graphite: E. L. Peirce in plate, lower right in graphite: Edith Loring Peirce
Markings: Marked:lower left stamped in black ink: SP./M.P.Jr.

About this work

Overview

Carmel Mission Before Restoration is an etching created by Edith Loring Peirce Getchell in 1886, printed in brown-black ink.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a weathered stone building, likely a church, in a state of disrepair, with a dirt path leading to it, set against rolling hills and a cloudy sky, conveying an atmosphere of neglect and decay.

Technique & Style

Getchell's use of etching and brown-black ink creates depth and texture, highlighting the building's architectural details.