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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
Public Domain
Yes
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