The artwork, titled “Tower of the Cathedral at Sens”, was created by John Ruskin in 1845. This piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of “sketch and study”.
The artwork presents a detailed depiction of the tower of the Cathedral at Sens, capturing its Gothic architecture with precision. The tower is characterized by its intricate stonework and pointed spires, which are skillfully rendered to show the grandeur and verticality of the structure. Adjacent to the tower, additional structures are sketched with less intensity, allowing the tower to remain the focal point. The use of watercolors adds a serene and somewhat ethereal quality to the piece, emphasizing light and shadow to create depth. The subtle hues and delicate lines reflect the Romantic ideal of capturing the sublime beauty and complexity of architectural forms.
