John MarinAmerican, 1870–1953Pedestrians on Brooklyn Bridge
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Where is “Pedestrians on Brooklyn Bridge” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
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About the work
The upward thrust of the Brooklyn Bridge’s two Gothic arches and the powerful pull exerted by its network of high-tension cables, depicted so effectively in this taut drawing, embodied Marin’s concept of weights and balances. Formally, the great bridge also offered a framing device for the skyline and challenged the artist’s long-standing interest in linear systems.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Details
- Accession number
- 1956.384
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — © the artist or rights holder
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