The Great East River Suspension Bridge: Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn
1881
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1881
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Great East River Suspension Bridge: Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn is a 1881 ink by Currier and Ives, a Impressionism work, depicting Bridge, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a big bridge over the East River, connecting New York and Brooklyn. It's a detailed scene with buildings and boats. The bridge is the main focus, with the cityscape in the background. The artists included many details, like people and carriages. This level of detail makes the painting interesting, as it gives a glimpse into life back then. For more on this type of print, look into the technique: lithography.
