Brooklyn Bridge

c. 1920s

Herbert Seligmann

Associated Names
Herbert Seligmann

Artist, American, 1891 - 1984

The image shows a view from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge, looking towards one of its stone towers. The vantage point is from the bridge's deck, with suspension cables converging towards the tower. The horizon is not visible, as the perspective looks up towards the bridge structure. An American flag flutters at the top of the tower. The composition includes pedestrians walking on the bridge, with a monochromatic color palette highlighting textures and shadows. Other pedestrians in the distance show the bridge's scale. Symmetry and linear perspective accentuate the architectural details and depth of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 10.1 × 7.4 cm (4 × 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.154.19


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names


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