L'arch du Pont Notre Dame, Paris
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a busy river scene under a bridge. Boats with people rowing or standing are in the water. On the bridge, there are buildings with pointed roofs in the background, and a few birds fly above. The lines are sharp and detailed, with lots of texture in the water and buildings. The artist focused on how light and shadow play across the scene, making some areas darker and others lighter. This was a common way to show depth in older prints. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
