St. Gervais, Paris

Charles Platt A.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an urban riverside scene. On the left, a bridge extends diagonally across the canvas, casting a shadow on the water below. Near us, two figures are by the water's edge on wooden planks. In the middle, small boats are docked along the water. The horizon has tall buildings with a church or clock tower. The image uses etching technique with fine lines to create texture and depth, in varying shades of sepia and dark brown. In the distance, more architectural details are visible.