Artwork
The Pontoon Bridges
The Pontoon Bridges is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edwin Forbes. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Pontoon Bridges is an etching by Edwin Forbes, created in 1876.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a river with soldiers and wagons, where some men are constructing a bridge using floating logs, while others ride horses or march along the shore, with troops and tents visible on a hill in the background.
Technique & Style
Forbes employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey a sense of movement and action, capturing the dynamic, real-life atmosphere of the scene.
Artist & collection
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