Artwork
Pont de Grand, Bruges
Pont de Grand, Bruges is a print by the Impressionist artist Samuel Colman. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.180
- Credit line
- Gift of I. T. Frary
About this work
Overview
Pont de Grand, Bruges is a landscape print created by American artist Samuel Colman in 1884, deviating from his typical Hudson River subjects to capture a European scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of a two-arched stone bridge in Bruges, Belgium, with a fortress, residential houses, and riverbank trees, conveying a sense of everyday life in a historic setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in a characteristic 19th-century landscape style, the work emphasizes textures, such as rough stone and smooth water, with meticulous detail, though the overall appearance is slightly faded.
History & Provenance
Pont de Grand, Bruges is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it is preserved and made accessible for public viewing.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Colman (March 4, 1832 – March 26, 1920) was an American painter, interior designer, and writer, probably best remembered for his paintings of the Hudson River.
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