The Bridge at Dolceacqua (Le Pont de Dolceacqua), 1884 by Claude Monet

The Bridge at Dolceacqua, painted by Claude Monet in 1884, depicts the ancient single-arch stone bridge spanning the Nervia River beneath the hillside village and ruined castle of Dolceacqua on the Italian Riviera. Monet traveled to the region in early 1884, in part following an earlier visit there with Renoir, and was captivated by the medieval bridge and its dramatic setting of rock, water, and terracotta rooftops. The loose, vibrant brushwork dissolves the architecture's solidity into shimmering reflections, exemplifying Monet's Impressionist treatment of Mediterranean light.

Artist: Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Date: 1884.

The Bridge at Dolceacqua (Le Pont de Dolceacqua), 1884 by Claude Monet. Italian Riviera Wall Art Canvas Print.