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Paris (#22) - Pont Neuf

Pont Neuf, one of the bridges that connect the left and right banks of the River Seine, is my choice for No. 22 of my Paris Series.

Completed at the beginning of the 17th century, it is the oldest standing bridge across the Seine in Paris, and perhaps one of the most famous and beautiful.  Back then, it was a novel idea to make pavements for pedestrians crossing on a bridge.  A designer for Pont Neuf took up that idea, and how Parisians liked it can be seen in past artwork such as Le Pont-Neuf, Paris by Auguste Renoir.  Looks like safety and convenience that came with it made this stone bridge a social gathering place as well.

Today this bridge is still perfect for a leisurely stroll, and with bastions to stop by, a walk across can be even more enjoyable.

Paris (#22) - Pont Neuf

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No

Purchase: Sold