Manhattan Bridge

1933

James Penney

Associated Names
James Penney

Artist, American, 1910 - 1982

The image shows the Manhattan Bridge depicted with bold strokes, creating a dynamic and intense scene. The perspective is looking up at the bridge, with the urban landscape obscuring the horizon. The intricate lattice design of the bridge is detailed with dark lines. The style features energetic brushstrokes or pencil marks to depict the cityscape and sky. The monochromatic palette of blacks, whites, and grays adds a moody atmosphere and emphasizes the bridge's scale against the night sky. A cylindrical structure with geometric patterns is featured in the foreground, adding depth to the industrial setting. In the background, faint outlines of buildings and the bridge's cables fade into the textured sky.
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lower left in graphite: Manhattan Bridge; lower right: James Penney 1933

Wikidata ID

Q76551639

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