Low to ground viewpoint, bridge with walkway extending ahead and road to the right, both end at a mid-point horizon line, trees and clouds occupy the top half.

Palmated bridge

Artist Aaronel de Roy Gruber (American, 1918 - 2011)

Date1997

MediumGelatin silver bi-toned print

DimensionsPaper: 15 5/8 x 23 7/8 in. (39.69 x 60.64 cm)
Image: 9 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (24.77 x 59.69 cm)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of the artist in honor of Budd Bishop

Object number1999.2

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CONTEMPORARY

Visual DescriptionLow to ground viewpoint, bridge with walkway extending ahead and road to the right, both end at a mid-point horizon line, trees and clouds occupy the top half.

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