How does Le Pont-Neuf (Renoir) elucidate its Background?
The Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France.  It was completed in 1607 by Henry IV. In 1867, French painters Claude Monet and Renoir first depicted the bridge in their series of riverbank paintings, returning to the subject again in 1872.  This time, they were painting in the turbulent aftermath of the Paris Commune uprising.
Paris, France 1607 1872 Seine Pont Neuf 1867 Paris Commune Claude Monet Paris Henry IV