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Chartres Cathedral

1929

Charles Sheeler

Associated Names

Charles Sheeler

Artist, American, 1883 - 1965

This is a drawing of an architectural structure. The drawing showcases the architectural structure with a focus on its curved arches and details. The perspective is looking upwards with a dramatic view of the flying buttresses and stonework. The shading and line work give depth to the structure and emphasize the play of light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

Medium

charcoal
Credit Line

From the Collection of Dorothy Braude Edinburg
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 25.2 cm (12 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1978.69.1

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1983

Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., September 1983.

Inscriptions

lower right: Sheeler

Wikidata ID

Q64538854

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