1903
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Tobacco Shop is a 1903 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a street corner with three shop windows. The middle window has a sign reading "His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge" and displays a mannequin in a dark coat. The left window advertises "Tobacco & Snuffs to the Royal Family," while the right one says "Surveyors to the Majesty." A lone figure walks past the middle shop, carrying a bundle. The artist used fine lines to capture details like the window frames and shop signs. The drawing feels busy but precise, with tiny textures in the brickwork and storefronts. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create deep, detailed prints.
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
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