Herbert Seligmann

American, 1891 - 1984

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The image shows a view from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge, looking towards one of its stone towers. The vantage point is from the bridge's deck, with suspension cables converging towards the tower. The horizon is not visible, as the perspective looks up towards the bridge structure. An American flag flutters at the top of the tower. The composition includes pedestrians walking on the bridge, with a monochromatic color palette highlighting textures and shadows. Other pedestrians in the distance show the bridge's scale. Symmetry and linear perspective accentuate the architectural details and depth of the scene.
Herbert Seligmann, Brooklyn Bridge, c. 1920s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Robert B. Menschel, 2022.154.19

Brooklyn Bridge

Herbert Seligmann · c. 1920s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.154.19