Gust of Wind on the Pont Royal | Michel Garnier | 1799

Michel Garnier - Gust of Wind on the Pont Royal (c.1799). In this evocative painting, Michel Garnier captures a dramatic and chaotic moment as a sudden gust of wind sweeps across the Pont Royal in Paris. A finely dressed woman struggles to keep her hat and balance as her garments billow violently, aided by a man cloaked in red. In contrast, a poor boy crouches nearby, his attention absorbed by salvaging fallen possessions. The turbulent skies and the startled figures in the background emphasize the fragility of human dignity against nature's unpredictable forces, lending the scene a tense, almost melancholic atmosphere.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging