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Brooklyn Bridge Late Afternoon

1916

Rachael Robinson Elmer

Associated Names

Rachael Robinson Elmer

Artist, American, 1878 - 1919

The image shows a cityscape with a suspension bridge, likely the Brooklyn Bridge, in the background. The skyline features abstract geometric building outlines against a yellow sky. The foreground shows water with vibrant orange and yellow strokes, resembling sunlight reflections. A decorative pattern in deep blue is at the bottom. The artwork features a limited color palette of muted blues, soft yellows, and a creamy base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 8.9 × 14 cm (3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)
sheet: 8.9 × 14 cm (3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.1623

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: RRE - Brooklyn Bridge Late Afternoon

Wikidata ID

Q76457101

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