The Ponte Salario with Laundresses

Hubert Robert, hacia 1780

The image shows an ancient stone bridge crossing a river. Distant hills and sailing vessels are visible on the horizon. A tower-like structure is situated on the left of the bridge, adorned with greenery and fabric. People are crossing the bridge or tending to tasks. The architecture is detailed, with precise brushstrokes. The color palette consists of earthy tones for the bridge and soft blues for the sky and water.
Artista
Hubert Robert
Fecha
hacia 1780
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
gouache on laid paper mounted on cardboard
Medidas
23,5 × 29,3 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows an ancient stone bridge crossing a river. Distant hills and sailing vessels are visible on the horizon. A tower-like structure is situated on the left of the bridge, adorned with greenery and fabric. People are crossing the bridge or tending to tasks. The architecture is detailed, with precise brushstrokes. The color palette consists of earthy tones for the bridge and soft blues for the sky and water.

Hubert Robert