1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Falls Station, Niagara is a 1910 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a train station built into a rocky cliff. Tracks curve into a tunnel, with a train just entering. Above, a waterfall crashes down the side of the mountain, blending into the station’s rough stone walls. The whole scene feels dark and dramatic, with quick, sketchy lines. The artist used a loose, almost scribbly style to show movement and texture. The train’s smoke and the water’s spray blur together, making the scene feel alive. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this print was made.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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