Cantilever Bridges [working proof 1]

2000

Chris Burden

Associated Names
Chris Burden

Artist, American, 1946 - 2015

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

This is a drawing of a large bridge with a miniature model in the foreground. The image showcases a massive truss bridge structure spanning a body of water. In the foreground, a smaller version of the bridge mimics the larger structure, set above the water. An oversized figure is seen interacting with it. There is a boat floating near the bridge. The title "The World's Largest Bridge" is inscribed beneath the image. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color photogravure with spit bite aquatint and aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black photogravure of central image) [working proof 1]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    39 x 33 in.

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.232

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 1]

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