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House Where Whistler Died, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1904

House Where Whistler Died

Joseph Pennell

1904

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

House Where Whistler Died 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

The painting shows a detailed urban landscape with a church tower and buildings. It's interesting because the artist included many fine details, like the textures of the buildings. The way the light and shadow play on the scene is also notable, adding depth to the image. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of etching.

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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