Landscape with a Bridge

Claude Lorrain, c. 1630/1635

The image displays a landscape with a bridge, trees, mountains on the horizon, and a seated figure. The bridge is made of stone pillars and wooden planks. The color palette is sepia-toned with a warm and timeless atmosphere. Brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, giving a sense of movement and texture.
Artist
Claude Lorrain
Date
c. 1630/1635
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 20.5 × 26.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a landscape with a bridge, trees, mountains on the horizon, and a seated figure. The bridge is made of stone pillars and wooden planks. The color palette is sepia-toned with a warm and timeless atmosphere. Brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, giving a sense of movement and texture.

Claude Lorrain