Coutances Manche Normandy France 1852 Saint Pierre Church Two Tone Lithograph

Description

Coutances church lithograph dated 1852 depicts Saint-Pierre Church in the Manche department of Normandy France. The original two-tone print presents the building within its historic streetscape, with small groups of figures bringing life to the foreground.

The church dominates the composition through its richly ornamented towers, tall windows and elaborate stonework. Carefully drawn architectural details contrast with the softly tinted sky and bright clouds. Light and shadow emphasise the depth of the building and its varied forms.

The paved streets and neighbouring houses provide an engaging urban setting. Figures in nineteenth-century clothing gather near the church and walk along the street, giving a sense of scale to the monument.

The print is after a drawing by Félix Benoist, whose printed credit appears beneath the image. The French caption identifies the subject as “Église St Pierre à Coutances” and names the Manche department.

The image is surrounded by generous margins on a large sheet measuring 47 × 31.4 cm. An attractive piece for collectors of Normandy views, French religious architecture and historical townscapes.

Details:
– Location: Coutances Manche Normandy France.
– Subject: Saint-Pierre Church.
– Date: 1852.
– Technique: original two-tone lithograph.
– After a drawing by Félix Benoist.
– Sheet dimensions: 47 × 31.4 cm.
– Image dimensions: 29 × 20 cm.