The Pont-Neuf
1893
Félix Vallotton captures the gritty, atmospheric charm of Paris in this striking 1893 print of the Pont-Neuf. Notice how he uses dense, scratchy lines to build the massive stone turrets of the bridge, contrasting them sharply against the lighter, hazy sky and the classic Parisian rooftops in the distance. As a key member of the Nabis group, Vallotton was a master of flattening space and playing with bold contrasts, turning a simple cityscape into a moody, almost theatrical scene. It’s a perfect snapshot of late 19th-century Paris, right before the city transformed into the modern metropolis we know today.
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