Andrew VanSickle "The Opening Day of Roebling Bridge 1866" Signed Industrial Ink Jet on Canvas

Item Details

A signed industrial ink jet print on canvas titled, The Opening Day of Roebling Bridge 1866, by Cincinnati artist, Andrew VanSickle, best known for his unique pop art pieces. This piece of artwork depicts a colorful version of a print featuring the Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati with a crowd of people along the shore below the bridge, several boats in the river, and a single hot air balloon in the sky. The original photo, taken by the Strobridge Lithograph Company, depicts the opening of the Roebling Bridge in 1866, where the ‘wealthier’ citizens paid twenty-five cents for a copy of this print in black and white as they casually strolled across the bridge from Cincinnati into Covington, Kentucky. This piece of artwork also features a title near the bottom marked, Cincinnati and Covington Suspension Bridge, along with various building and architecture information on either side. The print is signed by the artist to the verso, along with the title, date, and a random, abstract drawing, which Andrew includes on each of his pieces of artwork.

Cincinnati’s very own Pop artist, Andrew VanSickle, is known for his colorful, eclectic pieces of artwork in which he utilizes vintage elements and brilliantly combines them with modern designs to create one of a kind pieces that are sure to grab your attention. Andrew’s fabulous artwork can be found in several celebrities private art collections, including Paris Hilton, Jenna Jameson, and more! Over time, Andrew has evolved into a very prolific artist who has gained wisdom and expertise through experimentation and meaningful collaborations with several popular outsider artists, including Howard Finster, Mose Trolliver, and Paul Warhola, Andy Warhol’s older brother.

This item features a companion piece in the sale with the same Roebling Bridge design, 16CIN395- 036.

Condition

- Canvas stretched around a rectangular wooden frame. No wire or hook to verso. Each piece of artwork was immediately wrapped in plastic (after the photography and cataloging) for added protection.

Dimensions

Item #

16CIN395-035

Additional Information

Andrew VanSickle Art