Union Square, Rainy Day
1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Union Square, Rainy Day is a 1904 ink by Joseph Pennell, held at National Gallery of Art.
This cityscape painting shows a rainy day in Union Square. The scene is depicted in shades of gray, with tall buildings and a busy street. In the foreground, a trolley car is visible, while people are shown walking along the sidewalk. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The rainy day atmosphere is conveyed through the use of dark, muted colors. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "etching".
