Cowley Street, Westminster
1906
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1906
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cowley Street, Westminster is a 1906 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet street corner with old brick buildings. The middle building has tall windows and a dark door, while the others are simpler, with chimneys and small yards. A lamppost stands empty in the middle of the street, and a few trees add thin lines of leaves. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show texture—like the rough bricks or the wavy tree branches. It feels like a quick snapshot of a real place. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists make prints like this.
