1850
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for "Le Petit Pont" is a 1850 graphite by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two simple bridges with a few quick lines. One bridge has a small arch in the middle, and the other is longer with a railing. The paper is light brown, and the drawing is faint, almost like a quick note. The handwritten text below says *"Le Petit Pont"* and mentions a view from the left bank. The style is rough and sketchy, not polished. If you like this, check out Meryon, Charles for more of his city sketches.
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
See the richer artist page
