1905
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Crystal Palace is a 1905 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a grand building with tall columns and arches, surrounded by trees and statues. In front, there’s a wide staircase leading down to a pond with fountains. The scene looks detailed but loose, like it was drawn quickly. The sky has wispy clouds, and the whole image feels a bit ghostly. The artist used a technique called drypoint to scratch into the metal plate, creating soft, fuzzy lines. This method lets ink fill the grooves, making the marks look almost like pencil strokes. Look up etching to see how artists like Pennell made prints this way.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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