1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
New Oxford Street, London is a 1893 ink by Joseph Pennell, a Impressionism work, depicting Street, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a city street in this etching, with buildings and trees. The artist made this scene look busy, with people and horses. This etching is interesting because it shows a moment in time, a snapshot of a city street in the late 1800s, which gives us a glimpse of what life was like back then. You can learn more about this technique by looking up the technique: etching.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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