

River Landscape with a Bridge; Monkey Paging through a Book
The image depicts two separate scenes. The top section shows a figure with an open book, surrounded by dark, textured brushstrokes. The lower section shows a calm riverside landscape with a bridge, trees, tiny figures, and swirling clouds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on black, white, and shades of gray. Ducks are visible in the water near the riverbank.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1830/1835
- Medium
- etching on wove paper (2 subjects on one plate with remarques, proof)
- Dimensions
- 3254 × 4847 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original