Golden Gate Bridge

Ray Strong (1905-2006)
Golden Gate Bridge
1934 Oil, 44 1/8 X71 3/4 in.,
Smithsonian American Art Museum,
Transfer from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. 1965





This piece was done by Oregon native Ray Strong. It depicts the early construction of the San Francisco Bay landmark. President Roosevelt admired it so much he hung it in the White House. To me Strong's use of vivid color evokes a light, happy atmosphere expressing the positive steps being taking during this time. Giving the community something other than the depression the focus on.

1 comments:

ALEX said...

Interesting that the president himself would enjoy this particualr piece. I find the history of the piece to be more intriguing then the actual purpose/meaning behind it.