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Road by the Old Bridge

Unknown

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Road by the Old Bridge is a 1804 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene with a dirt road winding past a small stone tower and a wooden water wheel. A woman in a long dress walks beside two cows, while another person sits on a bench by the water’s edge. Trees line the road, and a boat rests on the shore near the wheel. The water wheel is the focal point—it’s built right into the riverbank, with a spiral staircase leading up to it. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, giving the scene a dreamy feel. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this light-and-shadow trick works.