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Le Pont-Neuf, Paris

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bridge extending diagonally from the right to the left. Underneath the bridge, there is a river with a wooden structure and small boats. In the distance, there are tall buildings with smoke coming from chimneys, creating a busy urban atmosphere. The artwork appears to be an etching with detailed line work and cross-hatching to define shadows and textures. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia tones. Distant buildings and silhouetted birds are also visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
etching and drypoint on green laid paper
Dimensions
3521 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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