Auxerre

1963

Valerie Thornton

Associated Names
Valerie Thornton

Artist, British, 1931 - 1991

This is a drawing of a Gothic cathedral facade. The detailed depiction showcases a cathedral's intricate architecture, emphasizing tall, pointed arches, elaborate windows, the verticality of the structure, long, narrow windows topped with acute arches, a large window with a circular design, reminiscent of a rose window, surrounded by geometric patterns, pilasters, and ornate decorations typical of the Gothic style. The image uses muted tones, conveying a sense of antiquity and solemnity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color mixed intaglio on handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 40.01 x 52.39 cm (15 3/4 x 20 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 52.07 x 56.52 cm (20 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1613

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left below plate in graphite: 3/50; lower center in graphite: AUXERRE; lower right in graphite: Valerie Thornton

Markings

Collector's stamp on verso: LJR (Lessing J. Rosenwald) / NGA

Wikidata ID

Q65512264

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