1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Walled City is a 1912 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a walled city, with a large wall surrounding the city and a gate in the center. The city is situated on a hill, with buildings and towers visible inside the walls. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near the gate, with one person standing on the wall, looking out over the city. The walls and buildings are rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate textures and shading. The overall effect of the painting is one of grandeur and majesty, with the walled city looming large in the center of the composition. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up 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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