Camille Pissarro's "The Boieldieu Bridge at Rouen, Sunset, Misty Weather" painted in 1896, captures the essence of a Parisian cityscape bathed in a light mist. The bridge spanning the Seine appears bathed in a late-day atmosphere, when the setting sun bathes the scene in warm golden hues, creating a contrast with the mist that pervades the surrounding area. The soft light, reflecting on the water and its wet surfaces, gives the painting a sense of intimacy and mystery, as if the moment were suspended between day and night.
The human figures, slightly blurred by the mist, and the structure of the bridge are rendered with rapid brushstrokes, while the misty sky conveys a sense of calm and reflection.
