The Flat Iron New York
1908
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1908
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Flat Iron New York is a 1908 ink by Joseph Pennell, depicting Tower, held at National Gallery of Art.
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.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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