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St Mary-le-Strand

Norman Garstin

1919

unspecified

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Impressionism Early Modern Cityscape

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St Mary-le-Strand is a 1919 unspecified by Norman Garstin, a Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Norman Garstin
When & what style?: 1919 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a cityscape with a prominent church, St Mary-le-Strand, in the center. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and a street, with people walking about. The overall atmosphere is one of a bustling urban environment. A notable detail in the painting is the use of light and shadow to create depth and dimension. The artist has skillfully captured the play of light on the buildings and the street, adding texture and visual interest to the scene. The painting invites the viewer to explore the cityscape and its many details. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.