Artwork
The Ferry House
The Ferry House is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Ferry House is an etching created by Joseph Pennell in 1919. It is a print that showcases Pennell's skill as a draftsman and etcher.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a riverside scene with a prominent structure, capturing the relationship between human-made architecture and its environment. A lone figure walks down a narrow, rainy street under a bridge, surrounded by buildings with walls rendered in quick, scratchy lines.
Technique & Style
Pennell employed sharp, jagged marks to convey the rain and movement in the scene. The bridge above the street is rendered as a heavy, dark presence, casting a shadow-like effect over the surroundings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Pennell (July 4, 1857 – April 23, 1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines.
