Hartford Bridge
1885
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1885
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hartford Bridge is a 1885 ink by Charles A. Platt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet town with a river in the foreground. The water is full of reeds and small plants, and the bank looks muddy. Across the river, there’s a covered bridge with supports sticking out of the water, and behind it, a mix of small houses and a big building with a tall, pointed roof. The artist used a scratchy, line-heavy style that makes everything look textured, almost like you’re seeing the scene through a light fog. The brownish-black tones give it a warm, old feel, like a sketch made by hand. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed lines.
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