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Building the Freidrich-Strasse Station, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1921

Building the Freidrich-Strasse Station

Joseph Pennell

1921

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Building the Freidrich-Strasse Station is a 1921 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1921
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a bustling cityscape, with a large train station as its central focus. The station's imposing structure dominates the scene, surrounded by a network of tracks and trains. In the foreground, people are shown going about their daily business, while the background features a mix of buildings and smokestacks. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture, with bold lines and shading that add to the overall atmosphere of the scene. The image is rendered in a range of grays, from light to dark, which helps to create a sense of contrast and visual interest. For more information on this artist's work, check out Pennell, Joseph.

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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