Paul Calle (American, 1928 - 2010) and Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "1930s - Golden Gate Bridge" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media on Illustration Board painting.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 32c Golden Gate Bridge/1930's 20th Century stamps issued September 10, 1998.

As the Statue of Liberty is synonymous with New York Harbor, so too is the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco Bay. Since its completion in 1937, the beautiful bridge has been the subject of countless photographs and paintings, usually depicting its glowing towers rising above a dense fog. It is, perhaps, one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. The first design for the bridge was submitted in the 1920s by civil engineer Joseph Strauss. Interestingly, it was one of Strauss' employees who submitted the final design, which called for a full-suspension structure rather than Strauss' suspension-cantilever design. Many challenges were met and obstacles overcome during the bridge's construction. Inclement weather, including electrical storms, strong tides and impenetrable fog, were a constant hazard. After complicated blasting operations, earthquake-proof foundations were securely placed in bedrock beneath deep water and treacherous currents. When the bridge was completed, some 200,000 people celebrated the triumph by walking across it. On its 50th anniversary, four times that number showed up and walked its length, causing the central span to lower more than two feet under their weight. Today, the Golden Gate Bridge remains a storied and revered symbol of San Francisco.

Image Size: 14.5 x 11.75 in.
Overall Size: 20 x 16 in.
Unframed.
(B16180 / B16181)

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