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Oberbaum-Brucke, Berlin, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1921

Oberbaum-Brucke, Berlin

Joseph Pennell

1921

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Oberbaum-Brucke, Berlin is a 1921 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1921
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape with a bridge in the center. The bridge has several arches and is lined with buildings on both sides. In the foreground, there are people walking on the bridge and along the riverbank. The painting is done in a detailed style, with many lines and textures visible. The colors are muted, with shades of gray and brown dominating the scene. The painting is a great example of a cityscape, and you might also want to check out other works by Pennell, Joseph.

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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