Untitled (Building the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge)

1934–1936

Peter Stackpole

Associated Names
Peter Stackpole

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

The image shows an aerial view of a large body of water with a bridge tower under construction in the center. Surrounding the tower are barges, cranes, and industrial buildings along the shoreline. The background features hills in the distance and a haze obscuring the horizon. The scene is monochromatic with sepia tones, giving it a historical appearance. The water is calm and reflects the structures in the area.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gary B. Sokol

  • Dimensions

    image: 8.26 × 6.03 cm (3 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 8.26 × 6.35 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.91.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Johnson Rare Books & Archives, Covina, CA); Gary Sokol, San Francisco, CA, February 2023; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, center stamped vertically in purple ink: GENUINE KRYSTAL GLOSS / GUARANTEED FOREVER / [outline of a walking bear with date inside] FEB 1 1936 / BEAR PHOTO SERVICE

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