Footbridge (La passerelle)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape scene from a low vantage point by a body of water with a wooden plank bridge. Hills, buildings, trees, and grass are illustrated with detailed cross-hatching. The color scheme is monochrome using black and shades of gray on a light background. Various trees are depicted to the left, with delicate foliage. In the distance, the landscape includes rolling terrain, structures, and wispy trails.