London Bridge
1884
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1884
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
London Bridge is a 1884 ink by Stephen Parrish, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy river packed with boats. Small rowboats float in the foreground, some carrying people or covered with sacks. Big ships with tall masts line the middle, while a stone bridge stretches across the background. The water looks choppy, and the scene feels alive with movement. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show light bouncing off the water and boats. The dark ink creates shadows that make the scene feel real and active. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like this carve images into metal.
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