Name/TitleSt Lesmes, Burgos
MakerLionel Lindsay (b.1874, d.1961)
Maker RoleArtist
Edition60
Date Made1926
Medium and MaterialsDrypoint etching, printed in black ink on paper
Inscription and MarksSigned in pencil, under plate mark l.l..
Edition in pencil, under plate mark l.r..
Title in pencil, l.r.corner.
Under the title in pencil edition and date, l.r.c.
Measurements22.5 x 15cm (platemark), 24.6 x 16.9cm (window), 36.5 x 24.1cm (sheet)
Subject and Association KeywordsBuildings
Subject and Association KeywordsFigurative
Subject and Association DescriptionLindsay had a deep adoration of Spain and he created a large volume of work focusing on the country. The St Lesmes is a gothic style church located in the town of Burgos it was built in the 15th century to house the remains of San Lesmes, patron saint of the town. This is good example of Lindsay's interest in Spanish architecture.
CollectionMax and Nola Tegel, Lionel Lindsay Collection
Credit LineDonated under the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts program by Max and Nola Tegel in 2016
Object TypePrint
Object number2016.43
