1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Niagara Rainbows is a 1910 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a misty waterfall pouring over rocks into a river below. The water looks rough, with fast-moving currents. On the right, a small building sits near the edge, half-hidden by trees and fog. The whole scene is drawn in quick, sketchy lines—no smooth shapes, just rough strokes. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets you draw directly on stone or metal before printing. That’s why the lines feel loose and urgent, like they were made fast. Look up lithography to see how it works.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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