Artwork
Apse of St.-Didier, Avignon
Apse of St.-Didier, Avignon is a graphite drawing by F. L. Griggs. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Apse of St.
About this work
Overview
Apse of St.-Didier, Avignon is a graphite drawing on laid paper created by F. L. Griggs in 1922.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the apse of St.-Didier, a church in Avignon, focusing on its architectural details. The subject suggests an interest in capturing the structural and aesthetic elements of religious architecture.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite on laid paper, the work showcases Griggs' skill in rendering architectural forms through precise line work and shading, characteristic of a detailed, realistic approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922 by F. L. Griggs, the drawing's provenance and exhibition history are not specified in available information.
Context
Part of a broader trend of 20th-century artists documenting European architectural heritage, this drawing reflects a contemporary appreciation for historical buildings.
Legacy
As a specific example of Griggs' oeuvre, its legacy lies within the artist's overall contribution to architectural drawing, though its individual impact is not widely documented.
Artist & collection
Chevet de St. Martin-sur-Renelle (The Apsis of the Church of St. Martin-sur-Renelle)
Eaux-Fortes sur le Vieux Paris: Ancienne école de médecine rue de la Bûcherie (Etchings of Old Paris: Former Medical School, rue de la Bucherie)
Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Paris (Church of St. Stephen of the Mount, Paris)
Tourelle, Rue de la Tixeranderie
Etchings of Paris: Church of St. Stephen of the Mount
Topographical drawings
La Rue Pirouette aux halles, Paris (Pirouette Street, Near the Markets, Paris)
House with a Turret, rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris
Tourelle en Fontaine Rue d'Ecole de Medicines demolies en 1877
La Rue des Chantres, Paris (Chantrey Street, Paris)