The image shows a riverside scene with a bridge spanning the river. In the foreground, people and animals are engaged in various activities along the walkway. The scene is depicted with intricate architectural details and a warm color palette, with the bridge and buildings reflected on the water's surface.

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A View of the Pont Neuf, the Mint, etc.: pl.8

Thomas Girtin (British, 1775 - 1802)

published 1802

Medium: retouched etching
Classification: Print
Dimensions: sheet: 20 × 57.8 cm (7 7/8 × 22 3/4 in.)
Culture: British
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection)
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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