1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rebuilding the Campanile, Venice, No.I is a 1911 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a tower under construction, packed with workers and machinery. The scaffolding climbs high, and a crowd gathers below, some watching, others busy with tools. The scene is framed by a dark arch, with rough, textured lines that make it feel like a quick, urgent sketch. The artist focused on the chaos of rebuilding, not the finished tower. The lines are scratchy and layered, giving it a gritty, almost impatient feel. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Pennell, Joseph.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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