Pont Neuf, Paris

Paul Signac

Associated Names
Paul Signac

Artist, French, 1863 - 1935

The image displays a river with various buildings and trees along the banks. A bridge with multiple arches spans across the river. A boat is floating near steps leading into the water. In the background, there are more buildings and greenery under a softly vibrant sky with swirling cloud-like brushstrokes. The artwork features loose and expressive brushstrokes blending colors to create an impressionistic effect. The color palette consists of soft yellows, pinks, greens, and blues, giving a tranquil visual impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 29.2 x 45.4 cm (11 1/2 x 17 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.17.175


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(M. Knoedler & Co., New York); acquired 1954 by Ailsa Mellon Bruce [1901-1969]; bequest to National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. Signac

Watermarks

VG

Wikidata ID

Q64619130

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