A Bridge over the Seine in Paris

Maximilien Luce

Associated Names
Maximilien Luce

Artist, French, 1858 - 1941

The image depicts a sketchy landscape scene created with loose black pencil strokes. The horizon line is suggested with irregular lines indicating vegetation and structures in the distance. There are vertical elements possibly representing trees or columns, along with water suggested by wavy lines and a rectangular shape. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray. The pencil technique consists of quick, varied directional strokes, giving the composition an impressionistic and dynamic feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with graphite on thin card

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.6 x 15.9 cm (4 9/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.159

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 175 (color).

Inscriptions

artist's stamp, lower right stamp in red ink: Luce (in an oval)

Markings

lower right verso, printed in black ink: MENUISIER_EBENISTE / NORD-SUD / ABBESSES, F_LUCE / RESTAURATION / REPARATION / 6 Rue Garreau / PARIS XVIII

Wikidata ID

Q64614271

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