Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side is a 1860 by Édouard Baldus, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Édouard Baldus
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a river running under a stone bridge with three wide arches. On the far side, old buildings line the street—some look weathered, with shutters on the windows. The bridge walls are rough, and the water below is still, almost mirroring the bridge’s shape. The photo was taken from below the bridge, looking up at the buildings and sky. The light is soft, making the scene feel quiet and timeless. If you like this style, check out Realism next.