Manhattan Bridge, Downtown New York (2019)
Manhattan Bridge, Downtown New York (2019)
Signed Print
Bob Dylan
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42 x 61cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print
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Bob Dylan's 2019 Manhattan Bridge, Downtown New York captures the iconic suspension bridge that opened on December 31, 1909, as the third span across the East River. The print, released in an edition of 295, demonstrates Dylan's ability to transform familiar urban landmarks into compelling visual narratives through his distinctive artistic perspective.
Manhattan Bridge, Downtown New York portrays the bridge designed by Leon Moisseiff, featuring the triumphal arch and colonnade created by Carrère and Hastings, architects of the New York Public Library. Dylan's work emphasises the bridge's role in revolutionising transportation between Brooklyn and Manhattan, initially serving trolleys before accommodating cars and a subway service. His bold use of colour and dynamic perspective captures both the engineering achievement and the bridge's integration into daily urban life. The work reflects Dylan's fascination with American infrastructure that connects communities while serving as symbols of progress and possibility.
Originally designated “Bridge No. 3” during construction, the Manhattan Bridge represents the City Beautiful movement's effort to introduce neoclassical architecture to counter the urban decay that had begun to spread. Dylan's artistic interpretation transforms this functional structure into a meditation on American ambition and the built environment's role in shaping cultural identity, connecting his visual practice to his musical exploration of American themes.