Artwork

Brooklin bridge

Brooklin bridge, by Christos Kalogiros, 2020
Brooklin bridge, by Christos Kalogiros, 2020

Brooklin bridge is a print by Christos Kalogiros. It dates from 2020 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts. This 2020 print depicts the Brooklyn Bridge from a riverside vantage point.

About this work

You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.

The painting shows a view of the Brooklyn Bridge from the river.
It's a landscape with the bridge as the main focus.
The artist used a print medium to create this work, which is interesting because it allows for precise lines and details, and it's a relatively modern piece from 2020, so it's cool to see how the artist chose to depict this familiar scene in a new way.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.

Overview

This 2020 print depicts the Brooklyn Bridge from a riverside vantage point.

Subject & Meaning

The landscape centers on the Brooklyn Bridge, capturing its form with emphasis on its structure.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of print medium allows for precise lines and details, showcasing the bridge's architecture. The work's style is characterized by its use of sfumato, a technique that creates a soft, hazy effect by layering thin glazes of paint or ink.

Artist & collection

Artist

Christos Kalogiros

Christos Kalogiros keeps painting the Brooklyn Bridge from odd angles, like seeing it through a rain-streaked bus window at 4 a.m.