The artwork titled “New Bridge” by Edouard Cortes belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and represents a cityscape genre. The painting encapsulates the bustle and vibrancy of city life during a time when modernity began to infuse urban landscapes with new architectural and societal elements.
In the artwork, a bustling street scene unfolds under a cloudy sky, dominated by the iconic silhouette of an equestrian statue to the left. The street is lively with people, including elegantly dressed women and men, walking along the wet surface, reflecting the glow of street lamps. In the mid-ground, a horse-drawn carriage makes its way through the crowd, emphasizing the dynamic and ever-moving nature of the city. Further back, an illuminated building adds a warm, inviting light, contributing to the overall nocturnal ambiance. The painting captures not just the visual elements of the cityscape but also conveys a sense of movement and life through its brushwork and composition.
