Zicht op de Pont Napoléon dichtbij Luz-Saint-Sauveur by Louis-Julien Jacottet

Zicht op de Pont Napoléon dichtbij Luz-Saint-Sauveur 1835 - 1836

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"Zicht op de Pont Napoléon dichtbij Luz-Saint-Sauveur" is a lithograph by Louis-Julien Jacottet, depicting a view of the Pont Napoléon bridge near Luz-Saint-Sauveur in the French Pyrenees. Created in 1835-1836, the artwork showcases the bridge's majestic arch spanning a dramatic gorge, framed by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Jacottet captures the grandeur of the landscape through precise detail and nuanced shading, conveying a sense of scale and the power of nature. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the beauty of the French countryside and the enduring legacy of Napoleonic architecture.