Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Cleveland Museum of Art

Spotted

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes — Study for the Frieze of Sainte Geneviève
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Study for the Frieze of Sainte Geneviève

1870

Delicate chalk work reveals the artist's meticulous planning process for his monumental mural cycle celebrating the patron saint of Paris.

Medium
black chalk with touches of white chalk

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

Spotted works by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

About this work

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Study for the Frieze of Sainte Geneviève, 1870

Delicate chalk work reveals the artist's meticulous planning process for his monumental mural cycle celebrating the patron saint of Paris.

Medium
black chalk with touches of white chalk
Year
1870
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Modern, Unique Work

More works by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Collected by

Cleveland Museum of Art