Antonio Comerma — Romanesque Monumentality (1942) — Original sepia wash drawing

An original drawing from 1942 depicting a Romanesque church, with an academic treatment of volume and light.

Signed by Antonio Comerma and dated 1942, this architectural drawing shows the apse and bell tower of a Catalan Romanesque church. The monochrome sepia wash gives the image an appearance reminiscent of old prints or period photographs.

The artist builds the stone volumes through precisely placed cast shadows. The depth of the blind arches and the perspective of the walls reveal a careful understanding of architectural geometry. The calm, balanced drawing conveys the solidity of medieval heritage.

Technical details

• Artist: Antonio Comerma.
• Title / Subject: View of a Romanesque apse and bell tower.
• Year: 1942.
• Technique: Sepia wash on paper.
• Dimensions: 52 × 37 cm.
• Inscriptions: Signed “A. Comerma” and dated “1942” in the lower left corner.
• Style / Movement: Academic Realism / Regionalist architecture.
• Provenance: Private collection.
• Condition: Age-related condition. The paper has foxing (small oxidation spots associated with humidity). These marks do not obscure the drawing.

The Taller Note

The softness of the sepia tones and the firm lines allow the architectural details to be followed. Precise forms combine with gradations of light and shade that give the building depth.