The Aqueduct
Artist
Robert Frame
(1924 - 1999)
Datec.1971-72
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions42 3/4 x 51 3/4 in. (108.6 x 131.4 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Bank of America
Object number2025.016
DescriptionIn "The Bridge," Robert Frame transforms a utilitarian structure into a poetic symbol of continuity and form. The sweeping arches of a structure that may be the Arroyo Hondo Bridge near Santa Barbara dominate the semi-abstract urban landscape, merging architectural realism with expressive color and brushwork. Frame's modernist approach captures both the physical presence and the enduring rhythm of the built environment, offering a contemplative take on California’s evolving urban spaces.A native Californian, Frame was born in Pasadena and studied at Pasadena City College and Pomona College, Claremont, later earning acclaim as both a painter and educator. He taught for many years at Santa Barbara City College, and his lyrical, color-rich works often reflect the state’s unique coastal and architectural settings. Frame’s paintings are admired for their sumptuous color and their balance of abstraction with evocative subject matter.
This artwork is a generous gift from Bank of America to the Hilbert Museum in recognition of the museum’s partnership with the bank on the exhibitions "Side by Side" and "Banking on a Dream." The exhibitions celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bank of America in Orange County. The donation of this artwork honors a shared commitment to preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of California.
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