Napoleon Bridge, Paris

1947

Frank P. Whiting

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Frank P. Whiting

Artist, American, 1873 - 1952

Associated American Artists

Publisher

The image shows Napoleon Bridge in Paris, viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon line is near the top of the image, with a church spire in the distance. The etching technique is used for textures and shadows, creating depth. The color scheme is sepia. The bridge's structure and nearby buildings are detailed, with advertisements visible. People are seen walking on steps in the background.
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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

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Bibliography

2016

  • Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 106, no. 943.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Napoleon Bridge, Paris; lower right in graphite: Frank P. Whiting

Markings

stamped lower right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77013025

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