Passerelle du Pont-au-Change, Paris, après l'Incendie de 1621 (Footbridge Temporarily Replacing the Pont-au-Change, Paris, after the Fire of 1621)
1860
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1860
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small river scene with a makeshift wooden bridge and a church on a hill. People are rowing boats, sitting by the water, and walking along the shore. The buildings look simple and slightly weathered, with a few trees and a wooden tower by the water. The artist focused on everyday life after a fire, showing how people rebuilt. The lines are sharp and detailed, but the scene feels quiet, almost like a moment frozen in time. Look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.
