The Footbridge, Holland
1868
Think of Jongkind as the godfather of Impressionism—he literally taught Monet how to paint clouds! In this 1868 Dutch landscape, you can see his mastery of atmosphere with a heavy, stormy sky threatening to burst over a quiet canal. A lone sailboat rests by a rustic shed, while classic windmills stand guard in the distance near a small footbridge (the 'passerelle'). The loose, scratchy brushwork shows he was all about capturing the fleeting mood of the weather rather than perfect details.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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