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One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy

One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy, by Walter John Nash Millard, 1890
One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy, by Walter John Nash Millard, 1890

One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Walter John Nash Millard. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is one of 235 architectural sketches created during travels in France, Germany, and Italy.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is one of 235 architectural sketches created during travels in France, Germany, and Italy. It depicts a chapel in Oberwesel, Germany, along the Rhine River.

Subject & Meaning

The chapel of St. Werner is shown with a prominent spire and arched passageway, capturing the building's form and its setting on a slight hill with a staircase leading to the entrance.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose, sketchy style, the drawing employs simple lines to convey the chapel's architecture and surroundings, suggesting a rapid, observational approach.

Artist & collection

Artist

Walter John Nash Millard

These are drawings done by an artist on trips through France, Germany, and Italy in 1880 and 1881.

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One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy was painted by Walter John Nash Millard in 1890.

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One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy is associated with Impressionism.

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