Segovia, Spain

The drawing by J. Andre Smith depicts an intricate view of Segovia, Spain, showcasing the city's iconic architecture with its towering cathedral in the background. The foreground features a landscape of undulating hills and quaint buildings, intricately sketched with detailed lines. Trees are scattered throughout, adding depth and texture to the scene. The composition captures the essence of Segovia's historical charm, combining urban structure with the natural environment, creating a harmonious balance. Overall, the drawing exudes a serene and timeless quality.

The drawing by J. Andre Smith depicts an intricate view of Segovia, Spain, showcasing the city's iconic architecture with its towering cathedral in the background. The foreground features a landscape of undulating hills and quaint buildings, intricately sketched with detailed lines. Trees are scattered throughout, adding depth and texture to the scene. The composition captures the essence of Segovia's historical charm, combining urban structure with the natural environment, creating a harmonious balance. Overall, the drawing exudes a serene and timeless quality.

Name/Title

Segovia, Spain

Entry/Object ID

P-7

Description

Drawing of the Catedral de Santa Maria de Segovia from a distance

Type of Drawing

Colored Pencil

Artwork Details

Subject

Catedral de Santa Maria de Segovia

Subject Place

City

Segovia

Country

Spain

Region

Southern Europe

Continent

Europe

Context

In the Spring of 1921, J. Andre Smith, along with other artists, took a trip throughout Spain where they visited Cuenca, Segovia, and Toledo, among others.

Collection

City of Maitland

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Lower RIght

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

CM-P7

Dimensions

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

12-1/2 in

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Katie Benson

Web Links and URLs

Image Source

Notes

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and of Saint Fructus is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Spanish city of Segovia. The church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and to Saint Fructus and is the seat of the Diocese of Segovia. It was built in the Flamboyant style, and was dedicated in 1768, constituting one of the latest Gothic cathedrals in Europe.