Portrail Central, Eglise St. Merri, Paris
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a tall, arched doorway packed with carved details. The stonework is covered in small figures and patterns, almost like a wallpaper of saints and leaves. Light spills through the opening, making the inside look dark and mysterious. The artist focused on the texture of the stone, using lines and shading to show every crack and groove. It’s like the door is breathing with all its carvings. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more of this print.
