Artwork

One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy

One of 235 drawings of architectural subjects in France, Germany, and Italy is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Walter John Nash Millard. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is one of 235 architectural sketches created during travels in France, Germany, and Italy.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is one of 235 architectural sketches created during travels in France, Germany, and Italy. It depicts a chapel in Oberwesel, Germany, along the Rhine River.

Subject & Meaning

The chapel of St. Werner is shown with a prominent spire and arched passageway, capturing the building's form and its setting on a slight hill with a staircase leading to the entrance.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose, sketchy style, the drawing employs simple lines to convey the chapel's architecture and surroundings, suggesting a rapid, observational approach.