1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Levee from Eads Bridge, St. Louis is a 1919 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy riverfront with a long bridge stretching across water. Below, a riverbank packed with buildings, trains, and crowds of people moves along the shore. Trees and hills fade into the distance, while power lines crisscross above the scene. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the energy of the city. The mix of trains, people, and industry suggests a place where work and travel meet. 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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