Andy Warhol American, 1928-1987
Brooklyn Bridge (FS II.290), 1983
Screenprint n Lenox Museum Board
99.7 x 99.7 cm
39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in.
39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in.
Created in 1983 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge, Andy Warhol’s Brooklyn Bridge (FS II.290) is a striking example of his ability to turn iconic American landmarks...
Created in 1983 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge, Andy Warhol’s Brooklyn Bridge (FS II.290) is a striking example of his ability to turn iconic American landmarks into bold, graphic pop imagery. Using his trademark silkscreen technique, Warhol presents the bridge not just as a piece of architecture, but as a cultural symbol loaded with history, innovation, and identity.
The print features the Brooklyn Bridge in vivid, almost electric colors—transforming its intricate structure into a dynamic and stylized visual. Warhol flattens and simplifies the image while amplifying its energy through bright contrasts and abstract layering. This approach turns the familiar into something fresh and visually arresting, celebrating the bridge’s centennial through the lens of modern art.
Like much of Warhol’s work, Brooklyn Bridge explores themes of American pride, urban life, and the intersection of art and everyday icons. It stands as a tribute not only to a New York City landmark but also to the idea of progress and connection that the bridge itself represents.
The print features the Brooklyn Bridge in vivid, almost electric colors—transforming its intricate structure into a dynamic and stylized visual. Warhol flattens and simplifies the image while amplifying its energy through bright contrasts and abstract layering. This approach turns the familiar into something fresh and visually arresting, celebrating the bridge’s centennial through the lens of modern art.
Like much of Warhol’s work, Brooklyn Bridge explores themes of American pride, urban life, and the intersection of art and everyday icons. It stands as a tribute not only to a New York City landmark but also to the idea of progress and connection that the bridge itself represents.