View from the Pont de la Concorde
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a cityscape with a bridge and buildings in the painting. The artist likely painted this scene on location, which was common for artists at that time. This approach allowed them to accurately depict the play of light and colors. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists create soft, hazy effects in their work.
![Grosvenor Bridge [by Thomas Harrison], Chester](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d0b18622d870bf40/thumb.webp)
