1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Magnificent Kensington is a 1904 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a cityscape with tall buildings and a big dome at the center. Trees line the street, and people are drawn as small figures walking below. The lines are loose and quick, giving it a sketchy, unfinished look. The artist signed it "Magnificent Kensington," which hints it’s a London area. The rough texture comes from the etching process, where ink is scraped into a metal plate. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists create these textured prints.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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