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Footbridge Temporarily Replacing the Exchange Bridge,Paris, after the fire of 1621

Charles Meryon

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a river scene. A footbridge spans the river, with a temporary structure replacing a burned bridge. The footbridge has a simple railing and appears to be made of wood. Several buildings line the riverbank on the left side, including one with a tall, pointed roof and another with a shorter, more rectangular shape. People are present on the riverbank and on the footbridge. A small boat is in the foreground, with two people inside. The sky above is light gray and featureless. The drawing is presented on a beige background with darker edges. Text is written in French at the bottom of the image.

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1263 × 682 px
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