Vauzelle

French, active 19th century

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This is a drawing of an elaborate basilica interior with a tomb. The drawing showcases the tomb of Marguerite de Bourbon located within a grand ecclesiastical structure. The scene includes intricate gothic architectural details, such as pointed arches, ornate carvings, and sculpted figures. The tomb itself is highly decorative, with various figures and motifs carved into its surface. The structure is flanked by pinnacles and finial designs. In the foreground, there is darkened, shadowed floor space. The stonework and delicately drawn decorations suggest a reverence for historical and religious architecture.
Richard Parkes Bonington, Gottfried Engelmann, Tombeau de Marguerite de Bourbon. Église de Brou (Tomb of Marguerite de Bourbon, Church at Brou), 1825, lithograph, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.143.116

Tombeau de Marguerite de Bourbon. Église de Brou (Tomb of Marguerite de Bourbon, Church at Brou)

Richard Parkes Bonington, Gottfried Engelmann · 1825 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.143.116