Charles Nègre (French, 1820-1880) Cathédrale de Chartres, circa 1856 Heliogravure, 1867 23-5/8 x 17-3/4 inches (60.0 x 45.1 cm) 28-1/8 x 21-5/8 inches (sheet) With printed title and credit in the margins. PROVENANCE: Nègre family; Current owner. LITERATURE: Borcoman, Charles Negre 1820-1880, pl.155, p.210. A rare and very large heliogravure by Charles Nègre. A dark open portal adds a distinctive quality to the image. Printed in the margins of the plate: "Cathédrale de Chartres, Côté Occidental, Porte Latérale de droite, XIIe siècle. Gravure héliographique sur acier, procédé Charles Nègre, imprimerie Drouart". HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved