The Stone Bridge and Barges at Rouen

The painting The Stone Bridge and Barges at Rouen is an oil on canvas painting made by Camille Pissarro in 1883. It is currently in the collection of the Columbus Museum of Art, and it measures 65.1 cm × 54.3 cm (25.6 in × 21.4 in).

The painting depicts a serene scene of the Seine River in Rouen, France. The titular stone bridge arches gracefully in the background, connecting the two banks of the river lined with buildings. Several barges are moored along the bank in the foreground, their dark hulls and masts contrasting with the shimmering surface of the water. The sky is a soft, hazy blue, suggesting a day with a touch of mist or fog. Pissarro's signature Impressionistic style is evident in the loose brushstrokes and the way he captures the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. The overall impression is one of tranquility and the everyday beauty of a bustling port city.