Saint-Germain-des-Prés by Bernard Buffet

Saint-Germain-des-Prés 1970

bernardbuffet

print

pen and ink

landscape illustration sketch

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

ink line art

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

pen work

Bernard Buffet's 1970 lithograph, “Saint-Germain-des-Prés,” is a black and white depiction of the iconic Parisian church. Known for his stark lines and minimalist style, Buffet captures the structure's grandeur through the use of hatching, creating a sense of depth and texture. The composition is balanced, emphasizing the church's towering spire against a background of simplified, stylized trees. Buffet's work is characteristically devoid of color, focusing on capturing the essence of the subject matter, a hallmark of his artistic approach.