Artwork
Night in the Yosemite
Night in the Yosemite 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
Night in the Yosemite is a 1912 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, an American artist known for his landscape and landmark depictions.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene nighttime forest scene in Yosemite, with a narrow path illuminated by moonlight, conveying a sense of quiet and mystery.
Technique & Style
Pennell's scratchy, grainy lithographic style imbues the night scene with texture and a sense of roughness, mirroring the forest's natural environment.
History & Provenance
Pennell, influenced by James McNeill Whistler and trained under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, worked primarily in Europe, capturing diverse natural and industrial scenes.
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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.
