1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Footbridge Temporarily Replacing the Exchange Bridge,Paris, after the fire of 1621 is a 1860 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a temporary footbridge replacing the Exchange Bridge in Paris after a fire in 1621. The scene is set in a river, with the bridge connecting two landmasses. In the foreground, people are seen on the bridge and in boats on the river. The background features buildings and a clear sky. The painting's composition is notable for its use of light and shadow, with the sun casting a warm glow on the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the bridge's structure and the people's activities. The painting's style is reminiscent of Impressionism, with its focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color. To learn more about this style, explore the Impressionism movement.
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
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