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Chartres Cathedral, by Charles Wild, watercolor, 1850

Chartres Cathedral

Charles Wild

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Chartres Cathedral is a 1850 watercolor by Charles Wild, a romanesque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Charles Wild
When & what style?
1850 · romanesque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large cathedral with two tall spires. The building is made of stone and has many windows and arches. In front of the cathedral, there are some trees and buildings. The painting is done in watercolor, which gives it a soft and delicate look. The artist has used light and dark colors to create depth and contrast in the picture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful painting, you might want to look up Charles Wild.

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