1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Portico of the Parthenon is a 1913 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a narrow, shadowy hallway with rough stone walls. The floor is uneven, and a door stands slightly ajar on the right. Light spills in from the doorway, revealing a darker shape inside—maybe a room or another hallway. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show texture, almost like a hurried drawing. The focus is on the play of light and dark, making the space feel tight and mysterious. Want to see more? Look up lithography to learn 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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