Study for Le Pont de l'Europe 1876

"Study for Le Pont de l'Europe" is a study by Gustave Caillebotte, a French painter known for his depictions of modern Parisian life. The painting shows a view of the Pont de l'Europe bridge in Paris, a symbol of modern urban development. Caillebotte's unique perspective, capturing the bridge's iron structure and the figures walking on it, highlights the transition from traditional to modern life. This painting, part of the Petit Palais collection, is a key example of Impressionism, a movement that celebrated everyday scenes and the effects of light on the human eye.