Artwork
Forty-Second Street
Forty-Second Street is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Forty-Second Street is an etching created by American artist Joseph Pennell in 1904. The work showcases Pennell's skill in capturing urban landscapes through detailed printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a bustling city street with a mix of old and new architecture, including a church with a clock tower and modern skyscrapers. The scene is filled with people, horse-drawn carriages, and streetlights, conveying the energy and transformation of the urban environment.
Technique & Style
Pennell employed loose, expressive lines to capture the dynamic atmosphere of the city. The etching technique allowed for a high level of detail, rendering the textures and structures of the buildings and street scene.
History & Provenance
Pennell was influenced by notable artists such as James McNeill Whistler and trained under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins. He spent much of his career in Europe and collaborated with his wife, Elizabeth Robins, on art criticism and publications.
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Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
