West of The Golden Gate Bridge painting by RD Riccoboni, one of America's favorite artist. Acrylic on canvas. The Brigde spans the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and Marin County California. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The strait is approximately three-miles long by one-mile wide with currents ranging from 4.5 to 7.5 knots. It is generally accepted that the Strait was named “Chrysopylae” or Golden Gate by John C. Frémont, Captain, Topographical Engineers of the U.S. Army circa 1846. It reminded him of the harbor Byzantium in Istanbul named Chrysoceras or Golden Horn. For a limited edition hand signed by the artist or an original artwork please contact the Beacon Artworks Gallery in San Diego directly at 619-823-6130 for availability and prices. Beacon Artworks Gallery, 2754 Calhoun St. OTSP Old Town San Diego, CA 92110