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Study for "Le Petit Pont"

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

This image is a sketch of a section of a stone building. The perspective is straight-on, focusing on the architectural features. The sketch shows a wall with window openings, including a vertical window and an arched window. The style is basic with rough pencil lines outlining the stones and wall features. The color palette is minimal, with light beige paper and dark pencil lines. Handwritten notes in French are scattered throughout the sketch, likely related to the architectural elements shown.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1850
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
5242 × 2469 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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