Hell Gate Bridge, Brooklyn

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The scene captures a cityscape across water from a low vantage point. In the distance, a large arched bridge, vertical chimneys, and a domed building dominate the skyline. The brushstrokes are sketch-like, with loose lines conveying architecture and water movement. The color palette is muted, with soft grays, beiges, and hints of blue and brown. Closest to us, a rowboat and a steam vessel navigate calm waters, with their reflections subtly indicated.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with pen and brown ink and gray wash

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13.5 x 21.1 cm (5 5/16 x 8 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1590

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Muirhead Bone; in later hand, lower left verso: WC 1712 / C 4665; in unknown hand, lower right verso: Hell Gate Bridge / Brooklyn

Wikidata ID

Q64632377

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