1903
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
No. 230 Strand is a 1903 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy London street corner with three tall buildings. The middle building has a sign for "W.H. Thompson, Foreign & Second-Hand Booksellers." People walk on the sidewalk, and shop windows display goods. The buildings have lots of small signs for businesses like "Combes Filters" and a theater poster. The artist used sharp lines to show every detail, from the lettering on signs to the people’s clothes. This style makes the scene feel crowded and real. Next, look up etching to see how this technique 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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