View on the Spree, Berlin

1921

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image features a cityscape from an elevated perspective. Various buildings with pointed spires and domed rooftops fill the horizon, depicted with intricate details. The stroke work is detailed and expressive, emphasizing fine linework to show texture. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of black and gray. People are visible walking along a street or embankment, with some seated and conversing. Buildings, trees, and a cloudy sky complete the urban scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7307

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 605


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Lithographs of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1931.

Markings

50

Wikidata ID

Q65022722

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