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The image displays a series of overlapping lines and forms, with geometric shapes in the central portion resembling an elevated structure. The angular lines and rectangular forms may suggest a bridge or viaduct supported by vertical pillars. Vaguely defined figures below the structure hint at the presence of people or animals, with circular shapes potentially representing wheels or carts, alluding to a busy street or marketplace. The use of dark and muted colors emphasizes the abstract nature of the scene, conveying urban activity and movement.
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The image displays a series of overlapping lines and forms, with geometric shapes in the central portion resembling an elevated structure. The angular lines and rectangular forms may suggest a bridge or viaduct supported by vertical pillars. Vaguely defined figures below the structure hint at the presence of people or animals, with circular shapes potentially representing wheels or carts, alluding to a busy street or marketplace. The use of dark and muted colors emphasizes the abstract nature of the scene, conveying urban activity and movement.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Winter Day - Under the Elevated near Brooklyn Bridge

George Bellows

Date
c. 1907
Medium
brush and ink, watercolor and colored crayon
Dimensions
sheet: 14.45 × 21.43 cm (5 11/16 × 8 7/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1983.1.80
Credit line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • exterior
  • architecture
  • Bridge
  • Realist
  • New York
Inscription

lower left verso in blue ink: Geo Bellows (J.B.B.) (Jean Bellows Booth)

NGA object ID 61430. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.