Arch Bridges [working proof 3]

2000

Chris Burden

Associated Names
Chris Burden

Artist, American, 1946 - 2015

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image is an engraving of a proposed iron bridge in Mexico from 1860. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the bridge structure and surrounding landscape. The horizon line is high, with parts of distant land visible above the bridge. The engraving style features detailed lines, focusing on the lattice work of the bridge. The color scheme is black and white. In the foreground, there are trees and rocks, with the bridge extending across a gorge or valley, connecting elevated rocky areas. In the background, there are hills and rocky formations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure on wove paper [working proof 3]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17 × 21.1 cm (6 11/16 × 8 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.1 × 31.8 cm (10 11/16 × 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.244

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 3]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Burden: Arch Bridges WP3" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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