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The image shows a riverside scene with a bridge spanning the river. In the foreground, people and animals are engaged in various activities along the walkway. The scene is depicted with intricate architectural details and a warm color palette, with the bridge and buildings reflected on the water's surface.
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The image shows a riverside scene with a bridge spanning the river. In the foreground, people and animals are engaged in various activities along the walkway. The scene is depicted with intricate architectural details and a warm color palette, with the bridge and buildings reflected on the water's surface.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A View of the Pont Neuf, the Mint, etc.: pl.8

Thomas Girtin

Date
published 1802
Medium
retouched etching
Dimensions
sheet: 20 × 57.8 cm (7 7/8 × 22 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1980.32.1
Credit line
Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection)
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Bridge
  • Horse
  • River
  • City
  • Figures

NGA object ID 57615. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.