Avignon

Drawing

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

The image depicts a beautifully detailed pencil sketch of a historic stone bridge adorned with a central tower, featuring architectural elements such as arches and small windows, spanning across a tranquil river. The scene is enriched by the presence of boats gently floating on the water and lush trees on the riverbank. The intricate shading captures the texture of the stone, while the background is filled with soft, cloud-like formations, giving the drawing a serene and timeless atmosphere. The artist's signature and the year, "1927," are inscribed in the lower left corner, along with the works title.

The image depicts a beautifully detailed pencil sketch of a historic stone bridge adorned with a central tower, featuring architectural elements such as arches and small windows, spanning across a tranquil river. The scene is enriched by the presence of boats gently floating on the water and lush trees on the riverbank. The intricate shading captures the texture of the stone, while the background is filled with soft, cloud-like formations, giving the drawing a serene and timeless atmosphere. The artist's signature and the year, "1927," are inscribed in the lower left corner, along with the works title.

Name/Title

Avignon

Entry/Object ID

1995.042

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Medium

Pencil

Subject

River with bridge and building

Context

Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. This work depicts the Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon), specifically the surviving pier supporting the Chapelle Saint-Bénézet and Chapelle Saint-Nicolas, seen from the Rhône riverbank.

Cataloged By

Bianca Fazio

Acquisition

Accession

1995.042

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1927

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Lower left corner

Transcription

Andre Smith Avignon 1927

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Avignon