The Ponte Salario with Laundresses

c. 1780

French 18th Century after Hubert Robert

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

Hubert Robert

Artist After, French, 1733 - 1808

The image shows an ancient stone bridge crossing a river. Distant hills and sailing vessels are visible on the horizon. A tower-like structure is situated on the left of the bridge, adorned with greenery and fabric. People are crossing the bridge or tending to tasks. The architecture is detailed, with precise brushstrokes. The color palette consists of earthy tones for the bridge and soft blues for the sky and water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on laid paper mounted on cardboard

  • Credit Line

    Phillips Family Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.5 x 29.3 cm (9 1/4 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.82.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Sotheby's New York, 26 January 2005, no. 212); (via Jean-Luc Baroni, Ltd., London); purchased 2005 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64570796

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