Artwork

Le Pont Neuf et la Samaritaine

Le Pont Neuf et la Samaritaine, by Edmond Gosselin, 1881
Le Pont Neuf et la Samaritaine, by Edmond Gosselin, 1881

Le Pont Neuf et la Samaritaine is a print by the Impressionist artist Edmond Gosselin. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le Pont Neuf et la Samaritaine is an etching by Edmond Gosselin, created around 1881. The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a scene of everyday life on the Seine, with the Pont Neuf and a building under construction on the right bank. The image captures the contrast between old and new, highlighting the gradual transformation of the cityscape.

Technique & Style

Gosselin's work is characterized by its focus on realism, eschewing idealized or fantastical subjects in favor of authentic representations of urban life.

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.