Pont Royal seen from Quai Voltaire

1812

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Pont Royal seen from Quai Voltaire is a 1812 by Unknown artist, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown artist
When & what style?: 1812 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a wide river with a stone bridge carrying people and carriages. On the left bank, a few folks walk or chat near the water’s edge. To the right, a big building with a fancy roof sits by the river, and smaller red-roofed structures line the shore. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds, and trees in the distance form a green border. The bridge’s arches reflect light off the water, making it look calm. People wear simple clothes from long ago, and the scene feels quiet despite the activity. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature and everyday life in their work.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…

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