St. Paul's, Fleet Street, London

1905

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows St. Paul's Cathedral with its dome and two towers. The viewpoint is from a lower angle, emphasizing the cathedral's grandeur. The cathedral is flanked by narrow buildings on each side, creating a perspective leading to it. The detailing on the cathedral and surrounding structures is intricate, with careful brushstrokes or etching providing texture. The image is monochromatic in sepia and black, giving it an antique feel. Light and shadow play emphasize the architectural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.180

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 353


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65080083

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