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Niagara Rainbows, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1910

Niagara Rainbows

Joseph Pennell

1910

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Niagara Rainbows is a 1910 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of Niagara Falls, with a rainbow arcing over the water. The falls are shown in the background, with the rainbow stretching from the top left to the bottom right of the image. In the foreground, there are some trees and rocks, which add depth and texture to the painting. The overall effect is one of calmness and beauty, with the rainbow adding a touch of magic to the scene. The painting is a lithograph, which gives it a unique texture and feel. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up lithography.

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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