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A Country Road across an Ancient Bridge

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone bridge with wooden railings crossing a calm body of water. The background includes trees that blend into the sky. The painting features detailed brushstrokes for the bridge and diffused strokes for the foliage. A monochromatic sepia color palette is used. The bridge and nearby stone structures appear weathered with some vegetation. In the distance, slender trees are partially obscured by the sky. Three small figures are visible on the bridge, possibly fishermen.

Artwork Details

Medium
brown wash over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4472 × 3367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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