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The Falls of the Schuylkill and Chain Bridge

Pavel Petrovich Svinin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a suspension bridge over a river. The bridge has a flat surface and is supported by cables attached to two towers, one on each side of the river. The bridge is made of metal and has a series of diagonal supports underneath it. The river below is shallow with rocks and boulders protruding from the water. There are trees and bushes on both sides of the riverbank. A large tree is on the right side. In the background, there are more trees and buildings on the left side. The sky is cloudy.

Artwork details

Date:
1811–ca. 1813
Medium:
Watercolor and gouache on off-white wove paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 416 px
Museum record:
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