Accession Number
1970/2.120

Title
A Walkway by the Cathedral of Beauvais (Une ruelle au pied de la Cathédrale de Beauvais)

Artist(s)
Auguste Louis Lepère

Artist Nationality
French (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1905

Medium & Support
etching on Japan paper

Dimensions
11 ¼ in x 8 ⅛ in (28.58 cm x 20.64 cm);14 ½ in x 19 ¼ in (36.83 cm x 48.89 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. James Shearer, II

Subject matter
This print depicts a walkway heading toward the Cathedral of Beauvais.

Physical Description
The print is a narrow view down a walkway, with buildings rising up on the right and left. The buildings on the right are in shadow, while the buildings on the right are in light. The cathedral in the background is depicted with fainter line work than the rest of the print. In the right foreground is a figure sitting, and other figures walk along the street.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
intaglio print

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
cathedrals (buildings)
cityscapes (representations)
modern and contemporary art
sitting
walking