View From Alcoa Highway Center Span

The image showcases a monochromatic, atmospheric drawing of a truss bridge, possibly made with charcoal or graphite, spanning across a river with its intricate metal framework silhouetted against a misty, overcast sky; the foreground reveals a solitary streetlamp and subtle reflections of light on the water’s surface, evoking a sense of industrial solitude and timelessness, while the soft blending of shades creates a hauntingly beautiful ambiance, reminiscent of a quiet, foggy morning.

The image showcases a monochromatic, atmospheric drawing of a truss bridge, possibly made with charcoal or graphite, spanning across a river with its intricate metal framework silhouetted against a misty, overcast sky; the foreground reveals a solitary streetlamp and subtle reflections of light on the water’s surface, evoking a sense of industrial solitude and timelessness, while the soft blending of shades creates a hauntingly beautiful ambiance, reminiscent of a quiet, foggy morning.

Name/Title

View From Alcoa Highway Center Span

Entry/Object ID

2012.122

Description

Thomas Riesling, "View From Alcoa Highway Center Span", charcoal drawing of a bridge from the viewpoint of Alcoa Highway.

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

charcoal, drawing

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Thomas Riesing

Date made

May 15, 2012

Notes

Early Date: 1987

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Image Size: 41.5"x62"