The Woolworth Building

1915

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image depicts a cityscape with towering skyscrapers. The viewpoint is from street level, looking up towards the buildings. The drawing features precise line work and intricate details of the architectural elements. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and sepia. Pedestrians and vehicles are suggested by small lines in the foreground. In the distance, the buildings become less detailed, stretching towards the sky textured with soft clouds.

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Bibliography

1928

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Etchings of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1928.

Wikidata ID

Q64959790

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