Porch of San Maclou, Rouen

1907

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a front-facing view of a Gothic cathedral facade with a grand entrance featuring three pointed archways. The base of the building defines the horizon line, with steps leading up to the doorways. Statues and stone carvings adorn the upper areas of the structure, and intricate architectural elements are visible against the sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, showcasing fine lines highlighting the cathedral's stonework details. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by shades of sepia and beige. Softly sketched figures of people are near the entrance, providing scale to the structure. In the distance, less defined buildings suggest an urban setting that complements the cathedral's grand presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.193

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 461


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Etchings of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1928.

Wikidata ID

Q65080135

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