Who painted Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific?

Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific was painted by Joseph Pennell in 1912.

Where can I see Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific?

Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific?

Museum-quality prints of Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific

Joseph Pennell , 1912

Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Entrance to the Canal from the Pacific is a 1912 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, an American artist known for his landscapes and industrial scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a narrow waterway between two rocky hills, conveying a sense of wildness through its emphasis on rough edges and empty space.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, quick lines and textured strokes, the lithograph has a sketch-like quality. The artist's use of jagged strokes for the hills contrasts with the smooth, faint rendering of the water.

History & Provenance

Pennell was influenced by artists such as James McNeill Whistler and trained under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins. He spent much of his career in Europe, working not only as a lithographer but also as an illustrator and art critic.