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Otto Kuhler
'George Washington Bridge (Under Construction)' — 1920s New York City
1928

Name: 'George Washington Bridge (Under Construction)' — 1920s New York City
Brand: Otto Kuhler
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Otto Kuhler, 'George Washington Bridge' (under construction) also titled 'The Cables That Hold it All', etching, 1928, edition unknown. An unsigned proof impression (the rarity of this work suggests that the etching may never have been editioned). A fine, richly-inked impression in warm black ink, with selectively controlled plate tone, on white wove paper; the full sheet with margins (2 to 2 3/4 inches), in excellent condition. Image size 12 13/16 x 9 7/16 inches; sheet size 17 x 14 3/4 inches. Provenance: Ex. collection Kennedy Galleries, New York. ABOUT THE IMAGE The George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Hudson River and connects the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City with Fort Lee in New Jersey. The idea for the bridge was first proposed in 1906, but it wasn't until 1925 that the state legislatures of New York and New Jersey voted to allow for its planning. Construction on the bridge began in October 1927, and it was ceremonially dedicated on October 24, 1931, before being opened to traffic the next day. The George Washington Bridge is an important travel corridor for the New York metropolitan area. It has 14 travel lanes, with the upper level having four lanes in each direction and the lower level having three lanes in each direction. The upper deck was expanded from six to eight lanes in 1946, and the six-lane lower deck was constructed beneath the existing span from 1958 to 1962 due to increasing traffic flow. The bridge is considered to be the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge, carrying over 103 million vehicles in 2016. ABOUT THE ARTIST Otto Kuhler (1894, Remscheid, Germany -1977, New York City) was a prolific artist and visionary industrial designer whose creative vision left enduring contributions to the worlds of art and transportation. Kuhler's early years were marked by a deep fascination with machines and technology, a passion that would later shape his artistic career. After studying engineering in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1923, where he began to pursue his artistic ambitions in earnest. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Kuhler's distinctive artistic style began to emerge, characterized by bold colors, geometric forms, and dynamic compositions. His modernist aesthetic caught the attention of the burgeoning industrial design community, leading to collaborations with prominent companies such as the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and the Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC). Kuhler's most enduring contributions came in the realm of locomotive design, where his innovative concepts revolutionized the aesthetics and functionality of trains. His streamlined locomotives, with their sleek, futuristic designs, captured the spirit of the modern age and helped define the visual identity of rail travel in the mid-20th century. His innovative influence on industrial design and transportation aesthetics is still felt today. In addition to his work in industrial design, Kuhler was also a prolific painter, illustrator, and printmaker known for his detailed landscapes and dynamic cityscapes. His work often reflected his fascination with technology and machinery, juxtaposing natural and industrial elements to create compelling visual narratives. Kuhler’s printmaking oeuvre was represented by the renowned Kennedy Galleries in New York City. Kuhler's legacy endures through his extensive body of work, which is represented in galleries, private collections and museums around the world including the Brooklyn Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Denver Public Library, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Henry Ford Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, New Mexico Museum of Art, New York Transit Museum, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Roentgen Museum (Remscheid, Germany), University of Missouri at St. Louis, and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.

Creator:

Otto Kuhler (1894 - 1977, German)

Creation Year:

1928

Dimensions:

Height: 12.82 in (32.57 cm)Width: 9.44 in (23.98 cm)

Medium:

Etching

Movement & Style:

American Modern

Period:

1920-1929