Artwork
Notre Dame, Dijon
Notre Dame, Dijon is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Ernest George. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Notre Dame, Dijon is a 1897 watercolour painting by Sir Ernest George, depicting a scene in Dijon, France, with Notre Dame cathedral prominently featured in the background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a everyday street scene in Dijon, showcasing Notre Dame cathedral in its urban context, surrounded by older buildings and pedestrians, emphasizing the integration of the sacred within daily life.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the painting exhibits a soft, dreamy quality, achieved through the artist's manipulation of light and shadow to convey depth and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1897, the work is signed and dated by the artist. It is currently part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Ernest George (13 June 1839 – 8 December 1922) was an English architect, landscape and architectural watercolourist, and etcher.
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