Le Pêcheur sur le Pont (The Fisherman on the Bridge) 1839 - 1885

"Le Pêcheur sur le Pont" (The Fisherman on the Bridge) is an etching by Rodolphe Bresdin, a renowned French artist known for his detailed and dramatic landscapes. This small-scale work, created between 1839 and 1885, depicts a solitary figure fishing from a bridge. The artist’s signature hatching technique creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the scene. The piece is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.