The Pont Marie, Paris
1893
Norwegian painter Frits Thaulow, a close friend of Monet, captures the Seine River in a rare moment of high water in this 1893 masterpiece. The murky, swirling yellow-green water laps dangerously high against the ancient stone arches of the Pont Marie, while small boats bob restlessly in the foreground. Thaulow was famous for his ability to paint water in all its moods, and here he uses loose, shimmering brushstrokes to show the river's restless energy. It's a beautiful snapshot of Parisian life where nature briefly reclaims the city's sturdy architecture, proving that even the most solid bridges have to deal with a little flooding now and then.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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