Notre Dame—Paris

c. 1940s

Frank P. Whiting

Associated Names
Frank P. Whiting

Artist, American, 1873 - 1952

The image shows the Notre Dame Cathedral, a gothic structure situated by a river. The view is slightly elevated, showing the cathedral's detailed architecture and tall spire. The riverbank forms the lower third of the image, separating the water from the land. The sky above the cathedral contains light brushstrokes indicating clouds. The cathedral is depicted with intricate lines and shading, highlighting features like flying buttresses and windows. The color scheme is mainly black and grey, emphasizing light and shadow. In the background, other buildings are faintly outlined, adding depth to the scene.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Noter Dame - Paris.; lower right in graphite: Frank P. Whiting; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 722

Markings

stamped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Watermarks

P.M / FABRIANO / ITALY

Wikidata ID

Q77013028

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