Who painted View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E.?

View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E. was painted by Somers Clarke in 1867.

Where can I see View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E.?

View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E. is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E.?

View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E. is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E.

Somers Clarke , 1867

View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E. is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Somers Clarke. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. View of the Church of St.

About this work

Overview

View of the Church of St. Michael, Ghent, from N.E. is a pencil drawing depicting the church from a northeast perspective.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing focuses on the Church of St. Michael's architectural features, showcasing its pointed arches, steeply pitched roofs, finials, and gargoyles.

Technique & Style

The artist employed precise lines and cross-hatching to capture the church's intricate details and create texture and depth, while surrounding buildings are rendered with less detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Somers Clarke

George Somers Clarke was an architect and English Egyptologist who worked on the restoration and design of churches and at a number of sites throughout Egypt, notably in El Kab, where he built a mud brick house.