Waterloo Bridge and Somerset House

1905

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image is an etching depicting a bridge and river scene with a slightly elevated point of view. The bridge features multiple arches spanning the river. In the background, a series of buildings line the horizon. The etching showcases fine, precise lines capturing the texture of the buildings, water movements, and shadows. The color palette is largely sepia-toned, giving the image a vintage appearance. Wooden boats are seen moored beside the riverbank with additional boats drifting on the water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.182

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1928, no. 379


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1928

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

Wikidata ID

Q65080099

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