Le Pont-au-Change, Paris
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a river with boats under a stone bridge. On the far side, a big, fancy building with tall spires and lots of windows sits by the water. The bridge has three arches, and people are rowing small boats or standing on the riverbank. The artist used fine lines to capture every detail—even the ripples in the water. This style was common in Paris at the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.
