Who painted Pont St. Louis, Manton?

Pont St. Louis, Manton was painted by Herbert Gordon Warlow in 1923.

Where can I see Pont St. Louis, Manton?

Pont St. Louis, Manton is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Pont St. Louis, Manton

Herbert Gordon Warlow , 1923

Pont St. Louis, Manton is a print by Herbert Gordon Warlow. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Herbert Gordon Warlow’s print Pont St. Louis, Manton dates from around 1923 and is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work presents a tranquil village tableau, rendered in fine, textured line work that emphasizes the architecture and surrounding foliage.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a narrow street lined with stone houses and a modest stone bridge spanning the way. A few pedestrians and a horse‑drawn cart suggest everyday activity, while the overgrown vegetation at the margins hints at a setting where human habitation and nature intertwine.

Technique & Style

Warlow employs delicate line shading to model the forms of the buildings and bridge, creating a subtle chiaroscuro effect that conveys depth. Variations in tone guide the viewer’s eye across the composition, distinguishing foreground elements from receding space without relying on color.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1920s, the print entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its provenance reflects the museum’s broader effort to acquire representative works of early twentieth‑century printmaking.