1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rebuilding the Campanile, Venice, No.II is a 1911 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy square with a tall, half-built tower in the center. People walk around, some standing near a clock tower in the background. The buildings have arched windows and ornate details, and the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and shadows. The tower looks like it’s under construction, with scaffolding and workers on the sides. The artist captured the moment with loose, expressive marks instead of smooth lines. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints with acid and metal plates.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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