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.
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The Ponte Salario with Laundresses

French 18th Century

artist after Hubert Robert (French, 1733 - 1808)

c. 1780

Medium
gouache on laid paper mounted on cardboard
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 23.5 x 29.3 cm (9 1/4 x 11 9/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Phillips Family Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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