Zicht op Blois vanaf de brug 1853 - 1856

This lithograph, titled "Zicht op Blois vanaf de brug" ("View of Blois from the bridge"), was created by French artist Léon Auguste Asselineau between 1853 and 1856. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed perspective of the city of Blois, France, as viewed from a bridge spanning the Loire River. The composition highlights the architecture of the city, including the prominent spire of the Saint-Vincent Church. Asselineau's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the bridge's structure, the bustling figures on the bridge, and the boats navigating the river. The use of subtle shading and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, typical of the Romantic artistic style of the 19th century.