1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Table and Chair, Signers' Room, Independence Hall is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a room with tall windows and heavy curtains. Wooden furniture—chairs, tables, and cabinets—fills the space, looking old and ornate. The walls have framed portraits, and the floor is polished but slightly worn. A desk sits near the front, with a few papers or books on it. The artist focused on the details of the room’s furniture and architecture, making it feel real. This was drawn in 1912 as a record of a historic space. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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