Towers of the Bishop's Palace, Beauvais

1907

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a view of a Gothic cathedral facade on the left side, showcasing intricate architecture with pointed arches, ornate stonework, and a large rose window. The perspective is from the street level, capturing the building's grandeur. The horizon is visible halfway up the image, where the street splits into the distance, leading past the cathedral to two towers further away. The style of the image is a delicate etching, with fine lines and an emphasis on light and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray and sepia. People are near the cathedral steps. Urban architecture is visible on the right side of the image, adding depth. In the distant background, there are two pointed towers and a lightly sketched sky with clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.198

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 475


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65080151

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