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Four-Story House, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1904

Four-Story House

Joseph Pennell

1904

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Four-Story House is a 1904 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1904
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a cityscape etching titled "Four-Story House". The scene depicts a row of buildings, with the central structure being the most prominent. It is a four-story house with a flat roof and a fire escape on the front. The surrounding buildings are also multi-story, with some featuring ornate details such as arches and columns. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of urban density, with the buildings packed tightly together. The etching technique used in this piece creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall visual interest of the image. If you want to explore more works by the same artist, 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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