The Old Bridge by Carl Hoerman

Name/Title

The Old Bridge by Carl Hoerman

Entry/Object ID

2022.78.07

Description

In the foreground, dilapidated timbers. In the distance a wide lake crossed by a truss bridge. The scene may be the causeway and truss bridge, that along with an island and a swing bridge, crossed the Kalamazoo between Saugatuck and Douglas.

Type of Print

Etching

Context

Work by an important local artist and architect.

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2022.78

Source or Donor

Wilkins, Ronald "Ron", Wilkins, Bonnie

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Made/Created

Artist

Hoerman, Carl 1885-1955

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Location

Seasons at the Lakeshore
Miller Fenwood Restoration

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Removed from frame and cardboard backing in an effort to slow darkening of the paper.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Bridge, Swing and Causeway 1902/Drawbridge 1870 or 1868

Create Date

November 30, 2022

Update Date

April 14, 2025