The Pont Neuf
The Met
Artist: Johan Barthold Jongkind(Dutch, Latrop 1819–1891 La-Côte-Saint-André)
Date: 1849–50
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 32 1/8 in. (54.6 x 81.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mendelsohn, 1980
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A city river scene with a stone bridge, boats, figures, and buildings under cloudy skies
Detailed Description
A wide, horizontal view depicts a city river scene beneath a cloudy sky. The upper third of the canvas shows a sky filled with dark gray and white clouds. Below the sky, a long, multi-arched stone bridge spans the river. On the far bank, behind the bridge, a cluster of buildings with visible towers, including what appears to be a large cathedral, rises against the skyline. The river flows from the foreground towards the background, reflecting the muted light of the sky. Several boats, including a long, narrow wooden boat, are moored along the left bank. Floating structures, possibly houseboats or barges, are also visible near the bridge, with laundry hanging to dry. Along the muddy, uneven riverbank in the lower right, small groups of figures are gathered, some appearing to be washing clothes. A steep stone staircase ascends the right bank, leading up to a higher level, with a lone figure at the top. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy tones of brown, gray, and muted greens, with touches of white and red from the laundry and figures.
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