René CottetPainter & engraver · 1902–1992
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Vieux pont fortifié sur le fleuve

René Cottet
TechniqueEtching (assumed)
StatusAvailable
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A long stone arched bridge spans a wide river, guarded by a fortified gate tower; in the foreground, laden donkeys cross sandy ground. The southern architecture and tiered townscape evoke an Iberian river city. Broad cloud hatching lends the scene a dramatic light.