Cantilever Bridges

2000

Chris Burden

Associated Names
Chris Burden

Artist, American, 1946 - 2015

This is a painting of a large green steel bridge over a body of water. The image shows an intricate and massive green truss bridge spanning across a river, with a train crossing it. In the foreground, a child-like figure is interacting with a small-scale model of the same bridge. The background is filled with water, greenery along the riverbanks, and another bridge in the distance. The scene captures a playful yet monumental depiction of engineering. This is in the style of classic early 20th-century commercial illustrations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color print out (computer generated?) of central image

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.240


Artwork history & notes


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