The sculpture features an angelic figure with wings partially spread out, affixed to a stone wall. The angel holds a sundial with a triangular gnomon casting a shadow. The figure wears flowing robes, a decorative halo-like feature above the head, and stands on a short pedestal. The sculpture is made of stone, blending into the same-colored wall backdrop with a rough texture. The natural, earthy tone of the stone appears weathered and aged. The sculpture is part of an architectural structure, with a small arched feature above the angel’s head, suggesting integration into the building's design.
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The sculpture features an angelic figure with wings partially spread out, affixed to a stone wall. The angel holds a sundial with a triangular gnomon casting a shadow. The figure wears flowing robes, a decorative halo-like feature above the head, and stands on a short pedestal. The sculpture is made of stone, blending into the same-colored wall backdrop with a rough texture. The natural, earthy tone of the stone appears weathered and aged. The sculpture is part of an architectural structure, with a small arched feature above the angel’s head, suggesting integration into the building's design.

National Gallery of Art · Photograph

Ange Portant un Cadran Solaire, à l'Eglise de Chartres

Henri Le Secq

Date
1852
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
image/sheet: 33 × 22.3 cm (13 × 8 3/4 in.) mount: 50.6 × 35.2 cm (19 15/16 × 13 7/8 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Accession number
1995.36.95
Credit line
Patrons' Permanent Fund
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CPH

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • salted paper print
  • exterior
  • architecture
Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Inscription

lower right in negative: h. LeSecq. / Chartres. / 1852.; on mount, lower right in black ink: Ange portant un cadran solaire a l'Eglise de Chartres.

NGA object ID 92320. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.