L. PRIMAVESI (*1871), Cathedral in Brussels, 1897, Pencil Leo Primavesi (1871 Cologne - after 1937 ): Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula in Brussels Forecourt with tower façade, 1897, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed by the artist's hand: "St. Gudule Bruxelles". lower left numbered: "393". Lower right dated: "1897". Date: 1897 Description: It depicts a sketch of the imposing Gothic cathedral in Brussels, which is characterised by its striking vertical lines and pointed arches. Its attention to detail suggests that it was drawn on site. The composition conveys a sense of grandeur and timelessness. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Verso: Sketches of a herd of goats Keywords: Sketch; cathedral; Gothic; architecture; drawing; pointed arches; detail; verticality; composition; sublimity; timelessness; on site; pencil; paper; art history;, 19th century, Realism, Architecture, Belgium, Brussels, Size: Paper: 9,8 cm x 9,7 cm (3,9 x 3,8 in)