Gateway in Perpignan

Print

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

Name/Title

Gateway in Perpignan

Entry/Object ID

1992.051.101.2

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Context

The iconic historic gateway in Perpignan is Le Castillet, a striking 14th-century red-brick fortification that once served as a main city gate and state prison. Today, it acts as the historic symbol of the city and houses the Casa Pairal museum of Catalan culture and traditions.

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Acquisition

Accession

1992.051

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchased by the Museum for the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith