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 image is a graphite sketch on laid paper, featuring a bridge with a person standing underneath it. The bridge has a curved shape and is supported by several pillars. The person is dressed in simple clothing and appears to be looking down at something. The sketch is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The use of graphite creates a range of tones and shading, adding depth and dimension to the image. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall mood and atmosphere of the piece. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
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.
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