Manhattan Bridge Painting, New York City, 18×24 in.

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Manhattan Bridge Painting, New York City, 18×24 in.

Manhattan Bridge Painting

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Oil on canvas by Hall Groat Sr.

This brilliant original oil on canvas painting is an historic view of the Manhattan Bridge in New York City.  It’s painted in rich blue, gray, gold, yellow, violet, gray and green tones.

REFLECTIONS ON THE MANHATTAN BRIDGE   

by Hall Groat Sr. 

Living one summer in Manhasset Long Island I took several different bridges into the city. The Manhattan Bridge was the bumpy ride as I recall. Being built in 1909, this two level extension design was built to move  auto commuters and subway trains as well. In 1982 it was rebuilt and upgraded . I never regarded it as attractive although it has a rugged construction and functional. Its companion the Brooklyn Bridge is more attractive aesthetically and I have painted it several times.  Both bridges will be in operation for another fifty years with proper maintenance.  The Brooklyn Bridge is a popular subject for artists although my latest oil depicts Manhattan Bridge  with a dramatic sky and blazing yellow reflections across the East River.  The way it looks near sunset shows off its rugged construction and a glimpse of  lower Manhattan.  HGSR