Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
Constructed in the first years of the 20th century, the Manhattan Bridge was opened to traffic in 1909. The suspension bridge was considered an innovation in engineering at the time and is still in use today by thousands of drivers crossing the East River on their daily commutes from Brooklyn. Berenice Abbott's dynamic photographic composition expresses the energetic vitality that powered a changing New York in the 1930s, as it transformed itself into the most modern city in the world.
Photographer: Berenice Abbott
Date: 1935-38
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"
