George Washington Bridge
George Washington Bridge
Architect Cass Gilbert designed the Woolworth Building in lower Manhattan (the world's tallest building at the time of its completion) and the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Cass' 1927 design for the George Washington Bridge is artistically captured by Berenice Abbott, whose superb talents with image cropping and dramatic perspective render the bridge as a piece of modern sculpture – abstract, beautiful, and timeless.
Photographer: Berenice Abbott
Date: 1936
Image: NY-001A
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the major figures of 20th Century photography, Berenice Abbott was best known for her innovative photographs of New York City architecture and urban design of the 1930s. Throughout her career, Abbott’s photography was shaped by her interest in technological progress and her enthusiasm for a rapidly-evolving society. Her choices of subject matter and her visual expression were all guided by her belief that a modern-day invention such as the camera deserved to document the 20th century — accurately and honestly. Learn more about Berenice Abbott.
Framed Print Sizing Details
SMALL
Dimensions with frame: 12.5" x 14.625"
Dimensions of photo: 8" x 10.125"
MEDIUM
Dimensions with frame and mat: 18" x 21.5"
Dimensions of photo: 12.5" x 16"
LARGE
Dimensions with frame and mat: 23" x 27.5"
Dimensions of photo: 16.5" x 20.75"
