This etching, titled Pont-Neuf, Paris, is by the Canadian artist Frank Milton Armington (1876–1941), who was celebrated for his evocative depictions of Paris and its river scenes. The work presents the Pont-Neuf, the oldest standing bridge across the Seine, with the left bank and a stretch of the Île de la Cité visible in the background. The composition captures the timeless atmosphere of early twentieth-century Paris — quiet, contemplative, and richly architectural.

Armington’s mastery of line and tone is evident in the intricate cross-hatching and varied etching depths, which convey both the solidity of the stone bridge and the shimmer of the water below. The deep shadows in the foreground create a framing effect, drawing the viewer’s gaze toward the bridge arches and the distant facades, which glow with soft light. A lone figure and subtle reflections on the river lend a human and poetic touch, characteristic of Armington’s approach to cityscapes.

Created in 1907, this print exemplifies Armington’s refined etching technique — influenced by his training at the Académie Julian in Paris and his close association with other expatriate artists of the time. Like many of his Paris subjects, Pont-Neuf, Paris captures not only a specific location but also a mood of nostalgic stillness, making it one of the artist’s most enduring and recognizable works.