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Untitled, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1915

Untitled

Joseph Pennell

1915

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1915 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1915
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a lithograph, a type of printmaking. It shows a dark, moody scene with tall, thin shapes in the center, possibly buildings or smokestacks. The background is a mix of dark and light shades, with some lighter areas that might be clouds or smoke. The overall effect is one of industry and activity, with the tall shapes and dark colors giving a sense of energy and movement. The lithograph technique gives the image a textured, layered look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of printmaking, you might want to look into the technique of lithography.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph Pennell
Artist

Joseph Pennell

Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.

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