Pont Alexander III, Paris

1935

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

The image shows ornate street lamps and an angel statue on top of a pillar against an overcast sky. The horizon is obscured and the angel statue is slightly off-center to the left. The street lamps are aligned diagonally from left to right, creating depth. The scene is in high contrast black and white, highlighting shadow and light play on the dark forms against the cloudy sky. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing the stark silhouettes against the textured clouds. The tops of trees are visible in the lower right corner, adding organic texture to the architectural composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.6 x 28.2 cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.43


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in white ink: ILSE BING / 1935

Wikidata ID

Q64155221

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