Bridge and Tugs
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the busy maritime traffic under the Brooklyn Bridge, characterized by heavy impasto and atmospheric lighting. It is part of the collection at the Georgia Museum of Art.
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Jonas Lie was a Norwegian-American artist who became fascinated by the industrial energy of New York City in the early 20th century. This painting captures the gritty, bustling atmosphere of the East River, showcasing how modern infrastructure integrated with the daily life of harbor workers at the dawn of the American industrial age.
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Bridge and Tugs
Jonas Lie, 1913
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