Santa Maria Novella, Florence by Muirhead Bone

Santa Maria Novella, Florence 

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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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