Artwork
Chelsea, No.II
Chelsea, No.II is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Chelsea, No.
About this work
Overview
Chelsea, No.II is an etching created by Joseph Pennell in 1886. The work is a print that captures a scene in Chelsea, a London district.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a cityscape with buildings and a river, presenting an everyday urban scene. Pennell's choice of subject reflects his interest in documenting the beauty of ordinary landscapes.
Technique & Style
As an etching, Chelsea, No.II was made by scratching a design into a metal plate. Pennell's technique and style were influenced by his training under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, as well as his later exposure to the work of James McNeill Whistler.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
