Brooklyn Bridge

1938

Leon Bibel

Associated Names
Leon Bibel

Artist, American, 1912 - 1995

The image shows a view from a walkway on a suspension bridge, possibly the Brooklyn Bridge, looking towards one of its arches. The scene features the bridge's cables leading towards the archway in the distance, close to the horizon. Buildings can be seen under the lampposts on one side, indicating an urban environment. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, resembling a lithographic style. The color palette is warm and bright, mainly using yellow and blue tones. The road surface of the bridge is depicted in vibrant yellows, while blue tones are used in shadows and in the sky, with patterned clouds adding depth. Closest to the viewer are two figures walking, another person sitting on a bench, and a figure cycling away.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, /30; lower right, L Bibel 38; within the print: lower right, P.L.Bibel

Wikidata ID

Q76454584

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