Le Pont Neuf, Paris

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a low point of view of a stone bridge spanning across a waterway. The bridge arches overhead, supported by large columns. Smoke trails can be seen above the bridge, with detailed buildings in the distance. The etching shows fine lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth, creating a realistic appearance. The color palette is dominated by sepia tones. Rowboats and wooden structures are close by, while the midsection features the massive arches of the bridge. Urban buildings and shadows can be seen in the distance.