1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Storm in the Grand Canyon is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dark, jagged canyon with rough, uneven lines. The sky above is stormy, filled with thick, swirling clouds. A narrow river cuts through the middle, and the rocks around it look sharp and uneven. The artist used a scratchy, almost sketchy style to show the rough texture of the canyon walls. The whole scene feels wild and untamed. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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