River Drive
c. 1935-1943
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color lithograph
Dimensions
image: 455 x 295 mm (irregular) sheet: 577 x 402 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.4594
Art Historical Context
**River Drive** by Bernard Joseph Steffen is a captivating color lithograph from circa 1935–1943, now housed in the National Gallery of Art's Reba and Dave Williams Collection. This generous gift highlights Steffen's contributions as an American printmaker during a transformative era in U.S. art. The work's irregular image measures 455 x 295 mm on a 577 x 402 mm sheet, showcasing the precision of printmaking tailored for display and reproduction. Color lithography, Steffen's chosen medium, was a pinnacle of 1930s–1940s graphic arts, allowing artists to layer vibrant hues through multiple ston...