Artwork
St. Andrea, Pistoia
St. Andrea, Pistoia is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist John Russell Pope. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Andrea, Pistoia is a graphite drawing created by John Russell Pope around 1896, depicting a building with distinctive architectural features.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing portrays a structure resembling a church or public building in Pistoia, Italy, characterized by three arched doors, a circular window, geometric wall patterns, and a flat roof.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the sketch is notable for its to-scale rendering, indicating meticulous attention to architectural accuracy, aligning with Realist principles of detailed representation.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1896 by John Russell Pope, the drawing's origins are tied to Pistoia, Italy, as indicated by the subject's location, though the medium is simply pencil on paper.
Artist & collection
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