Consecration Day at Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC (September 29, 1990)

1989 - 1990

David Macaulay

Associated Names
David Macaulay

Artist, American, born 1946

The image displays an aerial view of a large cathedral surrounded by a cityscape. The cathedral's intricate architectural details, including pointed arches, stonework, and towers, dominate the scene. The black and white fine brushstroke technique highlights texture and shadowing, adding depth. The limited grayscale color palette enhances the contrast between the building and the sky. A cluster of trees in the foreground contrasts with the cathedral's geometry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and white inks over graphite on Strathmore illustration board

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence, RI

  • Dimensions

    image: 61.1 × 91.4 cm (24 1/16 × 36 in.)
    sheet: 74 × 101.6 cm (29 1/8 × 40 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.78.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"David Macaulay" lower right composition, white opaque watercolor. Not dated.

Markings

"Strathmore / Use Either SIde" lower left margin, embossed.

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