1785
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vue d'un pont sur l'Aar, Canton de Berne (View of a Bridge on the Aar, Berne) is a 1785 ink by Charles-Melchior Descourtis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a bridge over a river in the mountains. The bridge is arched and made of stone. It has a few people and horses on it. The river is rushing and has rocks in it. There are trees and hills around the river. The sky is light blue with some clouds. The painting is done in a style that makes it look old and romantic. It has a lot of detail and texture. The colors are muted, but they help to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of other Romanticism artists.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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