A View of the Inside of a Sepulchral Church

G F Blondel (circa 1730 - circa 1790)

British Museum

1766

The atmospheric interior of a church showing many architectural details including the steps, coffered ceiling, and cupola of the building as well as various sculptures. A number of people can be seen in groups on the stairs and throughout the interior.

• Medium: ink on paper
• Dimensions: 56 x 40 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £2000 ( Total: £4,000)
• ArtFunded in: 2000
• Vendor: Paul McCarron, New York

Provenance

JP Morgan (sale Parke-Bernet, New York, 22 March 1944, lot 17); Private collection; Paul McCarron, New York

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