The image shows an ancient stone bridge crossing over a tranquil waterway. The horizon is above the bridge with foliage, trees, and undulating vegetation. Two figures are on the bridge. To the left, there is a rustic wooden structure amongst trees. The artwork features delicate pencil strokes, creating texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of graphite on tan paper.
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Landscape with a Rustic Bridge

François Boucher (French, 1703 - 1770)

c. 1740

Medium
black chalk heightened with white on cream laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 20.3 x 27.2 cm (8 x 10 11/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
The Armand Hammer Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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