Eads Bridge, St. Louis

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a view from beneath a large bridge looking across a wide body of water. The bridge extends diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, displaying its sturdy structure. The horizon is above the middle of the image, with blurred outlines of buildings visible beyond the bridge. The sketch lines are detailed with a stippled texture, creating an almost Impressionistic style. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black for shadows and light. The sky is lightly sketched with soft, cloudy forms.