The artwork, titled “The bridge,” was created by Carl Larsson in 1896 in Sweden. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified as genre painting.
The artwork depicts a serene rural scene with a prominent wooden bridge spanning a flowing body of water. On the bridge, a horse-drawn carriage, occupied by two elegantly dressed individuals, is crossing from the left side toward the right. Below, the water swirls energetically, cascading over rocks and creating a lively contrast to the calmness above. In the foreground, to the right, a pig grazes near the pathway leading up to the bridge. The landscape showcases delicate flowers and greenery typical of a countryside setting, with a background featuring red-roofed buildings, hinting at a quaint village. The attention to detail and the harmonious composition reflect the characteristic aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement.
