1904
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Street is a 1904 ink by Joseph Pennell, depicting Street, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph shows a busy city street under a dark sky. Buildings rise up on both sides. Tiny figures walk below, giving the tall walls a sense of height. Pennell used quick, rough lines to catch the street’s energy. The black ink feels heavy yet lively. He made the scene feel alive without showing much detail. Try looking up another lithograph by 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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