Artwork
Union Square
Union Square is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in graphite: J. Pennell
- Markings
- Marked:embossed lower left: SHUTZE / DIE / MARKE / GOTT / [windmill]; stamped lower center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]
About this work
Overview
Union Square is a 1904 print by Joseph Pennell, created using lithography on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a city park surrounded by tall buildings, capturing the contrast between urban nature and architecture. Pennell's elevated perspective emphasizes the relationship between the park's bare trees and small figures, and the surrounding landscape.
Technique & Style
Pennell employed a pointillist style, using a range of blacks and grays to create the image through numerous small dots. This technique, characteristic of the print, achieves a detailed representation of the urban scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
