Brookyn Bridge by Currier and Ives

Brookyn Bridge 1883

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currierandives

drawing, mixed-media, lithograph, print, pen

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drawing

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mixed-media

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lithograph

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print

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landscape

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romanticism

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pen

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cityscape

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"The Great East River Suspension Bridge," created by Currier and Ives in 1883, is a chromolithograph depicting the Brooklyn Bridge, an engineering marvel of the 19th century. The print offers a bird's-eye view of the bridge, showcasing its majestic suspension structure and its connection between New York and Brooklyn. The artist's detailed depiction of the bridge, the bustling harbor, and the cityscape provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of 19th-century New York. The artwork is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and a visual record of a significant moment in American history.

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