The Daily Painting: Pont des Arts

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Pont des Arts

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Jean Beraud

(French, 1849-1936)

Pont des Arts, ????

Oil on canvas

The Pont des Arts or Passerelle des Arts is a pedestrian bridge in Paris which crosses the Seine River.

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What is the subject of the painting? Does the title add to your understanding of the painting?

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Is the painting organized, or jumbled? Chaotic or peaceful?

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