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Rouen, from Bon Secours, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1907

Rouen, from Bon Secours

Joseph Pennell

1907

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Rouen, from Bon Secours is a 1907 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1907
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape of Rouen, France, from the viewpoint of Bon Secours. The city is depicted in a detailed, etched style, with buildings and bridges visible along the river. In the foreground, trees and hills slope downward toward the water. The artist has used a range of values to create depth and texture in the image, from the dark shadows of the buildings to the lighter tones of the sky and water. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and careful observation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up 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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