Brooklyn Bridge

1899

Although best known for his rural views, Ranger primarliy lived in New York City and was inspired by the urban environment. Here, he recorded a true icon of modernity. Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was still the world's longest suspension bridge when he painted it 16 years later. Yet instead of emphasizing its massive scale or modern construction, Ranger produced a fairly traditional view, integrating the bridge into the landscape.

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Artist

Henry Ward Ranger American, 1858–1916

Date

1899

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

72.4 × 91.8 cm (28 1/2 × 36 1/8 in.)

Origin

United States

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Gift of Charles L. Hutchinson