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The Bridge

Albert Pinkham Ryder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting titled "The Bridge" by Albert Pinkham Ryder. The painting features a bridge in the center, with multiple arches spanning across a body of water. The bridge is dark and appears to be made of stone. Behind the bridge, there are several trees with foliage, one prominent tree on the right side. In the background, a city skyline or buildings are visible on the left. A hill or mountain rises on the right side of the painting. The sky above is cloudy and orange-toned, suggesting a sunset or sunrise. The overall color palette of the painting is dark and muted, with shades of brown and orange dominating the scene. The painting is rectangular in shape with a black border around it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1880
Medium
Oil on gilt leather
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 234 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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