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Work Castles, Wolverhampton
Work Castles, Wolverhampton is an ink print by Joseph Pennell. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Work Castles, Wolverhampton is a 1912 lithograph by Joseph Pennell, an artist known for his landscapes and industrial scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a Wolverhampton industrial scene, featuring factories, smokestacks, and workers, offering a glimpse into a lesser-represented aspect of life at the time.
Technique & Style
Pennell's work is characterized by his skill in lithography, a technique that allowed him to capture the details of industrial settings.
History & Provenance
Pennell was influenced by American and European artistic traditions, having studied under James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, and later being influenced by James McNeill Whistler.
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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.
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