Saint Germain, L'Auxerrois
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a busy street scene with a tall, ornate church tower dominating the left side. The building has pointed arches, detailed carvings, and a clock face near the top. People in long dresses walk along the pavement, and trees line the right side, their branches heavy and dark. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow, making the scene feel almost three-dimensional. The paper has a textured look, typical of older prints. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.
