1910
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
New York From Ellis Island is a 1910 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy harbor with tall buildings in the distance. The water is full of boats, and the shore has a few small docks. The sky is dark and cloudy, giving the whole scene a moody feel. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the movement of the city. The buildings look like they’re stacked on top of each other, almost like a puzzle. Want to know more about how this was made? Try looking up lithography.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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