Léon Desbuissons, Le Cloître de St. Papoul, Etching, Late 19th Century

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Etching, c. 19th century This finely executed etching by Léon Desbuissons presents the cloister of St. Papoul Abbey, a Benedictine … Read more Etching, c. 19th century This finely executed etching by Léon Desbuissons presents the cloister of St. Papoul Abbey, a Benedictine site in southern France renowned for its Romanesque architecture. The composition emphasizes the rhythm of the arcades and columns, their shadows falling in deep contrast, while a solitary figure tends the garden, adding a human presence to the contemplative stillness of the monastic setting. Desbuissons’ attention to architectural detail and atmospheric rendering places this work in the tradition of 19th-century French etchers who sought to preserve the beauty of medieval and Romanesque heritage. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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