Pont Neuf
1901
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1901
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a scene of Pont Neuf. It's an etching, which is a technique where the artist scratches a design into a metal plate. The artist likely chose this technique for its ability to create fine details and textures, like the intricate stone carvings on the bridge. You can learn more about this technique by looking up the technique: etching.
