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Narrow Walkway, London

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names

Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows a view down a narrow alleyway at street level. The alley is flanked by tall buildings, creating a tunnel-like perspective. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, capturing the textures of the buildings in a watercolor style. The color palette consists of muted grays and browns, conveying a sense of depth and light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black and gray wash with white gouache
Credit Line

John Davis Hatch Collection
Dimensions

overall: 35.2 x 15.9 cm (13 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1979.20.98

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996]; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Hatch, Jr., John Davis, Mr.

Inscriptions

lower right: JoPennell

Wikidata ID

Q64591326

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