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Le décintrement du pont de Neuilly, le 22 septembre 1772, between 1772 and 1775. Creator: Hubert Robert
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Le décintrement du pont de Neuilly, le 22 septembre 1772, between 1772 and 1775. Creator: Hubert Robert
Le decintrement du pont de Neuilly, le 22 septembre 1772, between 1772 and 1775
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Hubert Robert's painting, "Le décintrement du pont de Neuilly, le 22 septembre 1772," captures a pivotal moment in the history of Paris and its surroundings. This oil painting, created between 1772 and 1775, depicts the demolition of the old wooden bridge of Neuilly on the Seine River. The bridge, which connected the Hauts de Seine region of Ile de France, France, to Paris, was no longer fit for use and needed to be replaced. The painting is set against the backdrop of the romantic era and the picturesque landscape of the 18th century. The river Seine, with its gentle current, flows beneath the bridge, adding to the serene atmosphere. The bridge's demolition is in full swing, with men and women working together to dismantle the structure piece by piece. Smoke rises from the fires used to burn the wooden planks, adding a sense of urgency and activity to the scene. A crowd of spectators, including men and women, gather on the riverbank to watch the spectacle. Some are dressed in elegant 18th-century attire, while others are more casually dressed. A man in a top hat and a woman in a flowing dress stand out in the crowd, their attention fixed on the bridge. Hubert Robert, known as "Robert of the Ruins," was a prominent French painter of the late 18th century. His work often featured ruins and landscapes, reflecting the romantic fascination with the past and the natural world. This painting, now housed in the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, is a testament to Robert's skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of a moment in history.
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