Antique French River Landscape, Bridge over the Yonne in Burgundy, dated 1875
An 1875 French oil painting depicting the banks of the Yonne River in Burgundy — likely created by a city archivist documenting the site before construction of a new bridge.
This finely detailed 19th-century oil painting captures the Yonne River in Burgundy, France, around 1875. The artist, believed to have worked as a municipal archivist, recorded the architecture and riverbanks of regional towns with remarkable precision before photography became common.
In this view, he appears to have painted from the opposite bank of another known work, documenting the area in preparation for a new bridge project. Timber stacks and measured perspectives suggest careful observation for civic records. Beyond its archival intent, the work beautifully evokes Burgundy’s enduring landscape — where river trade and vineyards still shape the region’s character today.
The antique original frame has some signs of it's age. This painting has recently been to the restorer and for a professional cleaning and new varnish applied. Ready to be hang, and to be enjoyed for generations. Please see all photos
Oil on canvas
This paintings brother as seen from the other direction can be found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4387949092/19th-century-french-town-on-the-yonne
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 14.17 inch (36cm)
Width: 20.47 inch (52cm)
Depth: 1.77 inch (4.5cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 11.81 inch (30cm)
Width: 18.11 inch (46cm)
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