1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Arch of Bridge of Alcantara is a 1904 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dark, twisting bridge arch over a river, with buildings on both sides. The left side has a tower with a clock, and the right side has a smaller building with a window. The lines are rough and busy, like scratches and shadows. The artist used a technique where ink is scraped into a metal plate to create texture. This makes the lines look uneven and layered. Look up etching to see how it works.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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