1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Mystery of the Mist is a 1910 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a misty riverbank with a lone tree on the left and a path winding into the fog. The water looks rough, and the far shore is barely visible. A person’s legs and feet appear in the foreground, stepping carefully along the path. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and mood—like the mist is alive. The title *The Mystery of the Mist* hints at how the fog hides what’s ahead. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out 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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