Spoorbrug by Anonymous

Spoorbrug Possibly 1936

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Anonymous

@anonymous

Location

Rijksmuseum
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Artwork details

Medium
photography
Dimensions
height 210 mm, width 170 mm, height 250 mm, width 320 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

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landscape

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photography

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geometric

About this artwork

This photograph shows a bridge under construction, built with steel, likely in the early to mid-20th century. The image captures the skeletal structure of the bridge, raw and functional. The steel beams, joined by rivets, speak to the industrial processes behind its creation. Steel production itself is a story of labor, technology, and large-scale manufacturing. Looking closely, you can see the marks of the machines that shaped and assembled the bridge. The photograph provides a glimpse into the world of engineering and construction, where design and skill converge. This image reminds us that everyday structures are products of human ingenuity and intensive labor. It invites us to consider the social and economic forces that shape our built environment, and to recognize the value of these processes alongside the finished product.

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