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Manhattan Bridge

Stanford White

1880

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Manhattan Bridge is a 1880 graphite by Stanford White, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Stanford White
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This pencil drawing shows a cityscape with buildings and a bridge in the background. The artist used various shades of gray to create depth and texture. The drawing is done on blue-gray paper, which gives it a unique tone. The artist's use of graphite creates a sense of realism, while the softness of the lines gives it an impressionistic feel. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.