The Crystal Palace

1905

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows an architectural scene with a large building with a curved roof on the left side. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the surroundings with the horizon positioned low. A tower stands tall in the skyline. The sketch is detailed with etching lines, capturing the architecture and foliage. The color scheme is a sepia tone. Close to the viewer are planters and statues along a path leading to detailed buildings and staircases. In the distance, more structures and a fenced area can be seen. The sky has wispy clouds and shading, framing the architecture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.181

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 367


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65080096

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