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Le Pont Neuf

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The artwork captures a Parisian street scene, likely in the early 20th century, with a focus on the bustling activity around the Pont Neuf. The artist employs a muted palette of browns, grays, and creams; the brushstrokes are loose and evocative, creating a sense of movement and atmosphere. A horse-drawn carriage dominates the scene, its passengers and the coachman silhouetted against a soft, overcast sky. The cobblestone street, rendered with textured strokes, leads the eye through the composition, past figures, including a person in a distinctive outfit, and towards the distant buildings. The overall feeling is one of gentle, everyday life, captured in a moment of quiet observation. The artist uses the light to create a sense of depth and distance, making the scene feel both intimate and expansive.

Le Pont Neuf

Amédée Julien Marcel-Clément

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Created:

1912

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5820 × 4698 px
457 × 380 mm

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