Bridges on Canvas

Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge Claude Monet

French Impressionist artist Claude Monet created this artwork of a Japanese-style bridge. These kinds of bridges are often found in gardens. It depicts a tranquil scene with the bridge stretching across water, reflecting deep green and blue colors giving a sense of peace and calm.

Bridge Over a Pond with Water Lilies 1899 Claude Monet

French Impressionist artist Claude Monet was among the popular most-known painters of the 19th century. This is one of his most famous paintings created at a time when he was painting artwork that revolved around nature, particularly water and flowers. The painting depicts a serene bridge, over a pond with blooming water lilies.

The Argenteuil Bridge 1847 Claude Monet

French Impressionist artist Claude Monet painted this famous artwork of a bridge on the outskirts of Paris, France. This painting shows the artist’s mastery at portraying the sun-soaked color of the bridge and how the water reflects it and the surrounding boats. It is a tranquil scene captured in the moment.

Charing Cross Bridge Andre Derain

French Post-Impressionist artist Andre Derain was known for creating artwork in a variety of styles popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This is one of his most famous artworks and shows the artist’s emphasis on color. The bridge is located in London, England. It indicates how the Impressionist style would later morph in Expressionism and other styles.

Landscape with a Stone Bridge 1637 Rembrandt

Dutch artist Rembrandt is recognized as one of the most famous Dutch painters in history, He created artworks in and around the Netherlands and in other parts of Europe during the 17th century. Among his most memorable outdoor landscapes is this painting. In the painting, he depicts a dark, storm cloud in the sky hovering above the old stone bridge. The sun illuminates the small river where two small boats can be seen.

The Langlois Bridge at Arles 1888 Vincent Van Gogh

Dutch Post-Impressionism artist Vincent Van Gogh loved to paint the great outdoors particularly scenes with water. He created this artwork toward the end of his days. It depicts a uniquely designed bridge and includes bright sunlight to bring out the earthen colors of the bridge and the riverbanks set against the blue of the sky and water.

Footbridge at Argentueil 1872 Alfred Sisley

British Impressionist artist Alfred Sisley was known for his landscapes during the mid-19th century. This artwork is among his greatest masterpieces. The painting depicts a typical day in rural France.

Under the Bridge at Hampton Court 1874 Alfred Sisley

British Impressionist artist Alfred Sisley created this painting of a bridge in London, England. The bridge was known for its majestic pillars and the artist would sit beneath the bridge and paint. You can see the setting sun creating a crimson hue cast across the bridge as boats pass by along the river.

Rain, Steam, and Speed – The Great Western Railway 1844 Joseph Mallord William Turner

English Romantic artist J.M.W. Turner was known for depicting landscape paintings centering around steamboats and other vessels popular in the early 19th century. Here he leaves the water behind and takes on a railroad bridge with a steam locomotive train crossing it. It was not among his most popular paintings but showed great skill with a brush and a sense of depth.

Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo 1500 Gentile Bellini

Italian artist Gentile Bellini is among the famous painters of the Italian Renaissance. This painting is among his most famous and known for its religious and historical connotations. This painting depicts a collection of miracles believed to have been done with the True Cross displayed here in one artwork.