The Pont-Neuf, main branch of the Seine.
1867 - 1931
Eugène Béjot captures a hazy, atmospheric view of Paris in this delicate sketch, featuring the iconic Pont-Neuf stretching across the Seine. A lone steamboat chugs along the water, while the Eiffel Tower peeks out in the misty distance, anchoring the scene in the French capital. Béjot was a master of capturing Parisian life, often working in etching and watercolor to document the city's changing landscape during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The loose, sketchy lines give the scene a dreamy, Impressionistic feel, as if the artist quickly jotted down the view before the light changed.
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