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A Winter Day - Under the Elevated near Brooklyn Bridge

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a series of overlapping lines and forms, with geometric shapes in the central portion resembling an elevated structure. The angular lines and rectangular forms may suggest a bridge or viaduct supported by vertical pillars. Vaguely defined figures below the structure hint at the presence of people or animals, with circular shapes potentially representing wheels or carts, alluding to a busy street or marketplace. The use of dark and muted colors emphasizes the abstract nature of the scene, conveying urban activity and movement.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1907
Medium
brush and ink, watercolor and colored crayon
Dimensions
5254 × 3582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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