Artwork
The Levee from Eads Bridge, St. Louis
The Levee from Eads Bridge, St. Louis is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The Levee from Eads Bridge, St.
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Overview
The Levee from Eads Bridge, St. Louis is a 1919 lithograph by American artist Joseph Pennell, capturing a dynamic scene of industry and urban life.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the St. Louis riverfront, with the Eads Bridge spanning the water and a crowded, industrious levee below, conveying the intersection of work and transportation.
Technique & Style
Pennell employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the energy of the cityscape, reflecting his background in etching, lithography, and illustration, as well as influences from artists like James McNeill Whistler.
History & Provenance
Pennell, trained by James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, spent much of his career in Europe, documenting landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes, before creating this work in 1919.
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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.
