Planche XII – Cathédrale de Chartres, Portique du Midi (Plate XII – Chartres Cathedral, South Entrance)

1855, printed 1982

Charles Nègre, André Jammes

Associated Names
Charles Nègre

Artist, French, 1820 - 1880

André Jammes

Compiler, French, born 1927

The image shows the entrance of the Cathedral of Chartres with its Gothic architectural details. The horizon is at about one-third from the top, with a tree line and faint clouds in the sky. The precise rendering showcases intricate sculptures on the large stone facade. The color palette consists of various shades of gray and sepia tones. The scene includes the steps to the cathedral entrance, a row of trees, and a building with a window to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Hans P. Kraus, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    image: 52.5 × 72 cm (20 11/16 × 28 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 64.5 × 82.6 cm (25 3/8 × 32 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.138.1.12

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a man crouching, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and trousers. In the background are wooden panels or artworks leaning against a dark wall, in a dimly lit environment.

Planche I – Le Maçon Accroupi (Plate I – The Crouching Mason)

Charles Nègre, André Jammes

1853

This is an image of a book cover featuring a linen textured surface with a white label bordered by a thin brown line. The label includes the text "Charles Nègre," "Treize Héliogravures 1854-1857," "Note Historique par André Jammes," and "Genève MCMLXXXII Saint-Prex."

Treize Héliogravures (Thirteen Heliogravures)

Charles Nègre, André Jammes

1854

The image shows two women in a historic architectural setting. The woman on the left is sitting on a stone step with her hands in her lap, while the woman on the right is standing, holding an object with both hands and looking towards the seated woman. Both women are captured in full view. The seated woman has her hair tied back with a head covering, and her facial features are captured in profile as she looks slightly downward. She is wearing a dark dress with a white apron and a shawl. The standing woman also has her hair styled back with a head covering and is dressed similarly in a full skirt with a light apron and shawl, holding an item in her hand. The background consists of ancient-looking stone archways and detailed columns. The texture of the stone and columns adds depth to the scene.

Planche II – Deux Arlesiennes Dans le Cloître de Saint-Trophime d'Arles (Plate II – Two Arlesiennes in the Cloister of Saint-Trophime of Arles)

Charles Nègre, André Jammes

1852

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hans P. Kraus, Jr., New York; gift to NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image, printed from inscription on gravure plate in black ink: PROCÉDÉ CH NÉGRE; top left corner above image: PORTIQUE DU MIDI XII.e SIÈCLE; bottom left corner below image: GRAVURE HÉLIOGRAPHIQUE sur acier; center below image: Chatain imp. r. de l'Hôtel Colbert 12 à Paris / CATHÉDRAL DE CHARTRES; by unknown hand, below left corner of image in graphite: 45/100

Markings

printer stamp embossed in paper below image: ST-PREX

Wikidata ID

Q64145799

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