View of Brooklyn (1879) by Currier and Ives

View of Brooklyn - Currier and Ives - 1879

Artwork Information

TitleView of Brooklyn
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1879
Art MovementRomanticism

About View of Brooklyn

The artwork, “View of Brooklyn,” created by Currier and Ives in 1879, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of veduta.

The artwork provides a detailed and expansive depiction of Brooklyn as seen from a bird’s eye perspective. It is characterized by the intricate detailing of the city’s layout, displaying the bustling activity of both the harbor and the urban landscape. The artwork delineates Brooklyn’s streets and buildings with meticulous precision, illustrating the architectural diversity and urban planning of the time. In the foreground, various ships and boats navigate the waterways, epitomizing the significance of maritime activity to the city’s economy. The Brooklyn Bridge is prominently featured, symbolizing engineering marvel and connecting Brooklyn to the emerging urban expanse beyond the river. Overall, this artwork captures both the grandeur and the minute intricacies of 19th-century Brooklyn, encapsulating a historical snapshot through a Romantic lens.

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