Santa Maria Novella, Florence
muirheadbone
drawing
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architectural sketch
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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quirky sketch
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shading to add clarity
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
This lithograph, created by the British artist Muirhead Bone (1876-1953), is a depiction of the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. The artwork captures the basilica’s facade, with the detail of its architectural elements rendered in a subtle gray scale. The piece evokes a sense of stillness and tranquility, with the church bathed in a dim, almost ethereal light. Bone's use of subtle gradations of gray and black creates a sense of depth and volume, making the building appear monumental.
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