Notre-Dame, Ile de la Cité

1959

Ludwig Bemelmans

Associated Names
Ludwig Bemelmans

Artist, American, 1898 - 1962

The image depicts a bird's-eye view illustration of a cityscape with a river. In the center is a large cathedral resembling Notre-Dame, featuring twin towers and a spire. The scene includes clusters of buildings stretching into the distance, a river curving close by with trees on its banks, and various boats. The city is filled with buildings in warm hues of beige, brown, and terracotta, contrasting with the cooler tones of the river and sky. The cathedral stands out amidst urban activity, with the dome of another building visible in the background. The artwork is composed of loose, expressive brushstrokes blending watercolor and ink.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.1 x 35.7 cm (10 11/16 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.35


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in pen and black ink: 3-59; lower right verso in graphite, by unknown hand: Paid 150-

Wikidata ID

Q64594326

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