Tapijt met de geboorte van Christus in een kerk te La Chaise-Dieu c. 1868 - 1873

"Tapijt met de geboorte van Christus in een kerk te La Chaise-Dieu" is a pencil drawing by Hippolyte Malègue. This is a small work, measuring only 161 mm in height and 159 mm in width. The drawing depicts a scene of the birth of Christ within a church at La Chaise-Dieu, France, executed in a detailed, realistic style. Created between 1868 and 1873, the artwork provides a glimpse into Malègue's artistic process, showing the intricate details of the church and the religious scene. The small size of the work suggests it may be a study or preparatory sketch for a larger work, offering a unique insight into the artist's thought process. While the details of the drawing are faint, the focus on the birth of Christ in a specific architectural context suggests the potential for a larger devotional work.