The painting evokes a feeling of continuity and passage of time. The diagonal perspective draws attention to the girls on the bridge. The smooth brush strokes gives the illusion of continuity as the bridge seems to continue on in the canvas and extend forever. The lack of detail in the painting highlights the painter’s intent to look at the painting as a whole and not at a specific part. The blurred face of the woman facing the viewer gives a feeling of confusion. The viewer is not sure as to whether the woman is looking at him/her or simply looking away at another direction. On the other hand, the women giving their backs to the viewer imply departure and moving away in time and space.
