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The Flat Iron New York, by Joseph Pennell, ink, 1908

The Flat Iron New York

Joseph Pennell

1908

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Flat Iron New York is a 1908 ink by Joseph Pennell, depicting Tower, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Pennell
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a city street with a big building in the center, the Flat Iron in New York. The artist made this print using mezzotint, a technique that involves roughening a metal plate to create different tones. This technique helps create contrast between light and dark areas, making the scene more interesting. Check out the work of artist: 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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