Manhattan Bridge New York antique print published 1912

Manhattan Bridge antique print 1912. Image by Joseph Pennell from 'The Great New York' titled "The Bridge." The First Bridge across the New York East River from Manhatten to Long Island was opened for traffic in 1883. The total length of Manhatten Bridge is a little over a mile. Its aesthetic quality depends almost wholly on its form. Owing to its size ornamental sculpture would be almost lost, but the sweep of the long bending lines from tower to tower traces against the sky an outline of wonderful beauty." Print laid on original paper size approx. 8x5 inches, artwork size approx. 4x3 inches. Very good condition.