Pont de Grand, Bruges
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a stone bridge with two round arches crossing a calm river. On the far side, a fortress-like building with thick walls and pointed towers stands near a cluster of smaller houses. Trees line the riverbank, and a few people and a horse-drawn cart are near the bridge. The fortress has a gate marked with the number 18, and the whole scene looks carefully drawn but slightly faded. The artist focused on textures—rough stone, smooth water, and the details of the buildings. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
