Arch Bridges

2000

Chris Burden

Associated Names
Chris Burden

Artist, American, 1946 - 2015

This is a drawing of a double arch bridge. The image features two technical drawings of the same bridge structure, showcasing different perspectives. The top half is a side elevation view with detailed line work representing the truss structure. The lower half shows an isometric view of the bridge, providing a three-dimensional aspect. Gridlines in the background create a technical and structured look. The label "Double Arch Bridge" identifies the subject of the drawings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    six offset lithographs on plastic film adhered to yellow masking paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet (a): 24.3 × 31.7 cm (9 9/16 × 12 1/2 in.)
    sheet (b): 18.7 × 34.6 cm (7 3/8 × 13 5/8 in.)
    sheet (c, irreg.): 21.6 × 34.1 cm (8 1/2 × 13 7/16 in.)
    sheet (d, irreg.): 26.8 × 29.8 cm (10 9/16 × 11 3/4 in.)
    sheet (e, irreg.): 21.7 × 36.8 cm (8 9/16 × 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.241.a-f


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

a) "From Arch Bridges" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
b) "From Arch Bridges" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
c) "3-13" upper right margin, pen and black ink, unknown hand. "13" center right margin, pen and black ink, unknown hand. "ARCH BRIDGES" verso, lower left sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
d) "used in Arch Bridges" verso, center right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
e) "ARCH BRIDGES" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

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