Artwork

View from the Pont de la Concorde

View from the Pont de la Concorde, by Charles Henri Plaut, 1852
View from the Pont de la Concorde, by Charles Henri Plaut, 1852

View from the Pont de la Concorde is a photography by the Impressionist artist Charles Henri Plaut. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

View from the Pont de la Concorde is a photograph created by Charles Henri Plaut in 1852. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a cityscape, featuring a bridge and surrounding buildings. The scene is likely captured from the Pont de la Concorde, offering a view of the urban landscape.

Technique & Style

As an early example of photography, the work showcases the artist's ability to capture the play of light and detail in the scene. The photograph's style reflects the technical capabilities and aesthetic sensibilities of the time.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.