La galerie Notre-Dame, Paris (The Gallery of Notre Dame, Paris)
1853
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1853
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a tall, narrow room with rows of wooden columns. The walls are covered in dark, woven patterns, and the ceiling has carved designs. Light streams in through a distant window, revealing a faint view of a city outside. The artist used lines and shadows to create depth, making the columns look almost three-dimensional. The texture of the walls and ceiling suggests old, handmade materials. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.