The Bridge at Bridgnorth in Shropshire

Paul Sandby

Associated Names
Paul Sandby

Artist, British, 1731 - 1809

The image shows a riverside scene with a large hill in the background. A bridge arches over a river, with architectural structures visible. The painting features fine, detailed brushstrokes showing textures of stone, water, and foliage. The color palette includes muted earthy tones like browns, grays, and greens. People are seen doing laundry by the riverbank, with a sailboat nearby. In the distance, a hill rises into the sky with clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with watercolor over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.5 x 52 cm (13 3/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.72.17

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1987

  • English Drawings and Watercolors, 1630-1850, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1987-1988, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q64619122

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