Rincon Hill, San Francisco

1936

Herman Oliver Albright

Associated Names
Herman Oliver Albright

Artist, American, born Germany, 1876 - 1944

Raymond Bertrand

Printer, American, 1909 - 1986

The image shows a view from a slightly elevated position overlooking a cluster of industrial elements and foliage towards a large suspension bridge in the distance. The horizon is situated behind the bridge. The embankment and structures in the foreground lead the eye towards the distant bridge. The bridge towers above with its cables and supports, spanning from one side of the image to the other. The brushstrokes create a textured pattern emphasizing the industrial scene. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. The closer elements include cylindrical structures and wild grasses, contrasting with the bridge's design.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Rincon Hill, San Francisco. 3/14/36; lower right, H. Oliver Albright 1936

Wikidata ID

Q76455378

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