Artwork
The Times Building
The Times Building is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in graphite: J. Pennell
About this work
Overview
The Times Building is an etching created by Joseph Pennell in 1904, exemplifying his interest in urban architecture and industrial landscapes.
Technique & Style
Pennell employed drypoint technique, scratching lines into a metal plate and leveraging the rough edge created by the needle to hold excess ink, resulting in a scratchy, textured appearance.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a tall building with sharp edges set against a dark sky, conveying a sense of structural power and innovation, characteristic of the early 20th-century urban landscape.
Context
Pennell's work was influenced by his training under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, as well as the style of James McNeill Whistler, reflecting a refined approach to printmaking amidst the emergence of modern urban skylines.
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Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
