1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784 is a 1855 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a cityscape of Paris, with a bridge crossing a river. The bridge is lined with buildings, and there are people in the foreground. The artist has used a range of tones to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The buildings in the background are lighter, while the people in the foreground are darker. This creates a sense of contrast and helps to draw the viewer's eye into the painting. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting helps to create a sense of drama and tension. It also adds depth and interest to the composition.
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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