Brug in Parijs 1872 - 1932

Frans Smissaert made this etching of a bridge in Paris, but when? The date's a mystery, leaving us to guess at the story behind these delicate lines. See how the etching captures a sense of place through the lightest touch? The texture of the stone, the movement of the water, even the bustling life on the bridge – all suggested with a minimum of fuss. The arch of the bridge creates a mirror image on the water, echoing the marks on the surface of the sky. It's a dance of light and shadow, revealing a deep understanding of the medium. Smissaert reminds me of Whistler, who found beauty in the everyday. Like a poem, it invites us to pause and reflect.