The Ponte Salario with Laundresses

Hubert Robert, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Hubert Robert
Datering
ca. 1780
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
gouache on laid paper mounted on cardboard
Afmetingen
23,5 × 29,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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