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Road to the White City, No.I, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1912

Road to the White City, No.I

Joseph Pennell

1912

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Road to the White City, No.I is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a landscape with a road leading to a city in the distance. The city is surrounded by a wall, and there are trees and buildings along the road. The sky is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere is one of serenity. The painting is done in a lithograph style, which gives it a unique texture and tone. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and contrast in the scene. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is a great example of the artist's work. If you're interested in learning more about lithography, check out the technique.

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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