Down Sansom Street

Down Sansom Street

Joseph Pennell

1912

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a lithograph of a city street scene. The scene is set on a busy street with tall buildings on either side, and a trolley track running down the center. The buildings are densely packed, with some having fire escapes and others with ornate facades. In the foreground, people are walking along the sidewalk, and a trolley car is visible in the distance. The sky above is overcast, with clouds of smoke rising from the buildings. The overall atmosphere is one of bustling activity, with the sounds of the city likely filling the air. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of printmaking, you might want to explore the technique of lithography.

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