1773
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Country Road across an Ancient Bridge is a 1773 graphite by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet scene of a small wooden bridge over a rocky stream. Two people stand on the bridge, one holding a long stick. Nearby, a simple house sits under bare trees, and the whole scene is drawn in soft brown tones. The artist used a light touch, blending graphite and wash to create a gentle, hazy look. This style makes the scene feel calm and a little mysterious. Next, check out Baroque to see how this painting fits into that dramatic, detailed movement.
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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