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The image shows a stone bridge over a river, with water cascading over rocks in the foreground. Lush trees line both sides of the bridge, extending into the background. The etching technique creates detailed foliage and river movement. The monochromatic color palette of black and white highlights light and shadow, resulting in a dramatic yet tranquil scene.
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The image shows a stone bridge over a river, with water cascading over rocks in the foreground. Lush trees line both sides of the bridge, extending into the background. The etching technique creates detailed foliage and river movement. The monochromatic color palette of black and white highlights light and shadow, resulting in a dramatic yet tranquil scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Bridge in Auvergne (Un pont en Auvergne)

Paul Huet

Date
1834
Medium
etching and roulette on chine applique
Dimensions
plate: 28.8 x 36.8 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/2 in.) sheet: 44.8 x 62 cm (17 5/8 x 24 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1987.51.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • etching
  • Landscape
  • France
  • landscape
  • roulette
  • Auvergne
Inscription

upper right in plate: Paul Huet.1834; lower right in plate: P.Huet pinxt.et sculpt.; lower center in plate: PL.6. / Paris,publie par Rittner et Goupil,Boulevard Montmartre, 15.

Marks

BS: Rittner & Goupil Editeurs (Lugt 2140)

NGA object ID 70165. 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.