L'arche du Pont Notre-Dame, Paris (An Arch of the Notre-Dame Bridge, Paris)
1853
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1853
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a river with boats under a bridge. The bridge has three arches, and the water looks choppy. In the background, buildings with spires rise up, and the sky is dark with a few birds flying. The artist used fine lines and shading to show light on the water and buildings. The focus is on the bridge’s structure and the river’s movement. Look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
