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Le Pont-au-Change, Paris, vers 1784

Charles Meryon after Victor Jean Nicolle

National Gallery of Art

The image features a view from the edge of a river capturing the riverside activity and architecture across the water. Tall, narrow buildings aligned across the horizon with smoke rising from chimneys. The buildings extend from the left to the center of the composition. The architectural design is consistent and detailed. Intricate details like the stone wall and small figures near the water are discernible. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by sepia tones. Figures and small boats are visible on the river, along with a large stone wall leading towards the water's edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5349 × 3087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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