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Bridge of Arts (Le pont des Arts)

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bridge with people walking on it. The perspective is slightly elevated, emphasizing the bridge's structure. There are distant figures on the bridge, some talking and others walking. The understructure of the bridge is visible, with vertical and diagonal support beams. In the lower right, a person rows a boat. The artwork features varied linework and a monochromatic brown color palette, resembling an ink drawing. The background shows trees and rooftops, creating an urban atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4959 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette