Le Pont Neuf, Paris

c. 1940s

Frank P. Whiting, after Charles Meryon

Associated Names
Frank P. Whiting

Artist, American, 1873 - 1952

Charles Meryon

Artist After, French, 1821 - 1868

The image shows a view from below a large stone bridge, looking up towards its architectural details and the buildings it supports. The horizon is obstructed by structures on the bridge and in the distance, composed of tall buildings and towers. The etching technique used features fine lines creating intricate patterns defining the bridge and surrounding buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of sepia and black, offering a sense of historical ambiance. Closest to us are small figures in a boat on the water; beyond, the bridge arches over the river. In the background, the lightly etched sky suggests clouds and distant chimneys emitting smoke, indicating a busy urban setting.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Le Pont Neuf - Paris / after "Meyron"; lower right in graphite: Frank P. Whiting; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 2

Markings

stmped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77013024

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